Semiclassical theory of cavity-assisted light forces on atoms and applications

Authors
Domokos, P Horak, P Ritsch, H
Citation
P. Domokos et al., Semiclassical theory of cavity-assisted light forces on atoms and applications, FORTSCHR PH, 49(10-11), 2001, pp. 935-940
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
FORTSCHRITTE DER PHYSIK-PROGRESS OF PHYSICS
ISSN journal
00158208 → ACNP
Volume
49
Issue
10-11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
935 - 940
Database
ISI
SICI code
0015-8208(2001)49:10-11<935:STOCLF>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
We present a semiclassical theory that can describe the centre-of-mass moti on of a neutral atom in a strongly coupled cavity field. We show that a cav ity-assisted cooling mechanism can lead to efficient loading of an atom int o a wavelength size optical microtrap.