Title :
Integration of a tunable optical micro-cavity for single atom detection on an atom chip
Author :
Gollasch, C.O. ; Moktadir, Z. ; Lewis, G. ; Kraft, M. ; Trupke, M. ; Eriksson, S. ; Hinds, E.A.
Author_Institution :
University of Southampton, School of Electronics and Computer Science, Highfield, SO17 1BJ, UK
Abstract :
Recent experiments demonstrated single-atom detection using microscopic optical cavities. Here we present an optical micro-cavity whose length can be tuned using an electrostatic comb-drive. This design is suitable for integration into a silicon atom chip.
Keywords :
Atom optics; Atomic beams; Electrostatics; Gold; Integrated optics; Mirrors; Optical devices; Optical fibers; Optical microscopy; Wires;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431608
