Semi-classical theory of laser cooling in two dimensions

Authors
Pu, H Cai, T Bigelow, NP
Citation
H. Pu et al., Semi-classical theory of laser cooling in two dimensions, EUR PHY J D, 7(3), 1999, pp. 269-278
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL D
ISSN journal
14346060 → ACNP
Volume
7
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
269 - 278
Database
ISI
SICI code
1434-6060(199910/11)7:3<269:STOLCI>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
We present a semi-classical theory of the light pressure force for atoms in teracting with a two-dimensional laser field. Unlike previous 2D theory, ou rs is valid for general atomic level and laser field configurations. We sho w that striking new features appear in the velocity-dependent force arising from the multi-dimensionality. Finally, we describe in detail the novel nu merical technique used in the calculation.