Guiding neutral atoms with a wire

Authors
Denschlag, J Cassettari, D Schmiedmayer, J
Citation
J. Denschlag et al., Guiding neutral atoms with a wire, PHYS REV L, 82(10), 1999, pp. 2014-2017
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
ISSN journal
00319007 → ACNP
Volume
82
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2014 - 2017
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9007(19990308)82:10<2014:GNAWAW>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We demonstrate guiding of cold neutral atoms along a current carrying wire. Atoms either move in Kepler-like orbits around the wire or are guided in a potential tube on the side of the wire which is created by applying an add itional homogeneous bias field. These atom guides are very versatile and pr omising for applications in atom optics.