Ultracold atoms in an optical lattice with dynamically variable periodicity

The use of a dynamic "accordion" lattice with ultracold atoms is demonstrated. Ultracold atoms of Rb87 are trapped in a two-dimensional optical lattice, and the spacing of the lattice is then increased in both directions from 2.2 to 5.5 μm. Atoms remain bound for expansion times as short a...

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Hoofdauteurs: Al-Assam, S, Williams, R, Foot, C
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: 2010