Theory of atomic diffraction from evanescent waves

Authors
Henkel, C Wallis, H Westbrook, N Westbrook, CI Aspect, A Sengstock, K Ertmer, W
Citation
C. Henkel et al., Theory of atomic diffraction from evanescent waves, APP PHYS B, 69(4), 1999, pp. 277-289
Citations number
60
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS
ISSN journal
09462171 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
277 - 289
Database
ISI
SICI code
0946-2171(199910)69:4<277:TOADFE>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
We review recent theoretical models and experiments dealing with the diffra ction of neutral atoms by a reflection grating, formed by a standing evanes cent wave. We analyze diffraction mechanisms proposed for normal and grazin g incidence, point out their scopes and confront the theory with experiment .