Weak-force detection using a double Bose-Einstein condensate

Authors
Corney, JF Milburn, GJ Zhang, WP
Citation
Jf. Corney et al., Weak-force detection using a double Bose-Einstein condensate, PHYS REV A, 59(6), 1999, pp. 4630-4635
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW A
ISSN journal
10502947 → ACNP
Volume
59
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
4630 - 4635
Database
ISI
SICI code
1050-2947(199906)59:6<4630:WDUADB>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
A Bose-Einstein condensate may be used to make precise measurements of weak forces, utilizing the macroscopic occupation of a single quantum state. We present a scheme which uses a condensate in a double-well potential to do this. The required initial state of the condensate is discussed, and the li mitations on the sensitivity due to atom collisions and external coupling a re analyzed. [S1050-2947(99)05006-4].