Two-dimensional atom trapping in field-induced adiabatic potentials

Authors
Zobay, O Garraway, BM
Citation
O. Zobay et Bm. Garraway, Two-dimensional atom trapping in field-induced adiabatic potentials, PHYS REV L, 86(7), 2001, pp. 1195-1198
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
ISSN journal
00319007 → ACNP
Volume
86
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1195 - 1198
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9007(20010212)86:7<1195:TATIFA>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
We show how to create a novel two-dimensional trap for ultracold atoms from a conventional magnetic trap. We achieve this by utilizing rf-induced adia batic potentials to enhance the trapping potential in one direction. We dem onstrate the loading process and discuss the experimental conditions under which it might be possible to prepare a 2D Bose condensate. A scheme for th e preparation of coherent matter-wave bubbles is also discussed.