Observation of periodic structures of atoms in a two-color magneto-opticaltrap

Authors
Milori, DMBP Martinez, MAG Tuboy, AM Marcassa, LG Flemming, J Ejnisman, R Zilio, SC Bagnato, VS
Citation
Dmbp. Milori et al., Observation of periodic structures of atoms in a two-color magneto-opticaltrap, PHYS REV A, 59(4), 1999, pp. 3101-3104
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW A
ISSN journal
10502947 → ACNP
Volume
59
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
3101 - 3104
Database
ISI
SICI code
1050-2947(199904)59:4<3101:OOPSOA>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
We have observed periodic structures of atoms when a bichromatic laser comb ination, with frequencies near the DI and D2 lines, is used to produce a ma gneto-optical trap of sodium atoms. These periodic spatial distributions co uld not be explained on the basis of rectified force. Our interpretation re lies on a possible spatial modulation of the damping and spring constants, resulting from the interference between the two atomic transitions. [S1050- 2947(99)02004-1].