Characterization of a tunable, single-beam ponderomotive-optical trap

Authors
Chaloupka, JL Meyerhofer, DD
Citation
Jl. Chaloupka et Dd. Meyerhofer, Characterization of a tunable, single-beam ponderomotive-optical trap, J OPT SOC B, 17(5), 2000, pp. 713-722
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS
ISSN journal
07403224 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
713 - 722
Database
ISI
SICI code
0740-3224(200005)17:5<713:COATSP>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
The generation and numerical and optical characterization of a single-beam, ponderomotive-optical trap are discussed. A novel segmented wave-plate tec hnique is described, and experimental results of the trap formation are pre sented. Several methods to tune the traps are discussed, including techniqu es to realize a bright trap for dark-seeking electrons. The effects of non- Gaussian incident beams and beams with phase aberrations on trap formation are also described. (C) 2000 Optical Society of America [S0740-3224(00)0290 4-0]. OCIS codes: 000.2190, 020.7010, 140.3370, 140.7010, 350.5340.