Nanofiber-based optical trapping of cold neutral atoms

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Vetsch, Eugen, Dawkins, Samuel T, Mitsch, Rudolf, Reitz, Daniel, Schneeweiss, Philipp, Rauschenbeutel, Arno
• Format: Paper Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 23.10.2012
• Subjects: Atomic properties; Cold traps; Nanofibers; Neutral atoms; Optical lattices; Optical trapping; Optimization; Physics - Atomic Physics; Physics - Quantum Physics

We present experimental techniques and results related to the optimization and characterization of our nanofiber-based atom trap [Vetsch et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 104, 203603 (2010)]. The atoms are confined in an optical lattice which is created using a two-color evanescent field surrounding the opti...