Schrodinger wave functions in strong periodic potentials with applicationsto atom optics

Authors
Horne, M Jex, I Zeilinger, A
Citation
M. Horne et al., Schrodinger wave functions in strong periodic potentials with applicationsto atom optics, PHYS REV A, 59(3), 1999, pp. 2190-2202
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW A
ISSN journal
10502947 → ACNP
Volume
59
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2190 - 2202
Database
ISI
SICI code
1050-2947(199903)59:3<2190:SWFISP>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
When an atom diffracts in intense standing light, the periodic potential ca n be too strong for known solutions of the Schrodinger equation. We present general solutions of Schrodinger's equation in strong sinusoidal media, th us generalizing dynamical diffraction theory. The solutions exhibit rich ge neralizations of the pendellosung phenomena. [S1050-2947(99)01203-2].