Title :
Spatial and temporal magnetometry using cold atoms in dark optical tweezers
Author :
Fatemi, Fredrik K. ; Terraciano, Matthew L. ; Bashkansky, Mark
Author_Institution :
Opt. Sci. Div., Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
We use Faraday spectroscopy of atoms confined to crossed hollow beam tweezers to map magnetic fields over several millimeters with 100 micron resolution. The traps permit several hundred measurements in a single loading cycle.
Keywords :
Faraday effect; magnetometers; radiation pressure; Faraday spectroscopy; cold atoms; dark optical tweezers; spatial magnetometry; temporal magnetometry; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Frequency; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Magnetic confinement; Magnetic field measurement; Optical pumping; Probes; 020.7010; 120.5410; 230.2240;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
