Localizing an atom via quantum interference - art. no. 065802

Authors
Paspalakis, E Knight, PL
Citation
E. Paspalakis et Pl. Knight, Localizing an atom via quantum interference - art. no. 065802, PHYS REV A, 6306(6), 2001, pp. 5802
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW A
ISSN journal
10502947 → ACNP
Volume
6306
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
1050-2947(200106)6306:6<5802:LAAVQI>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
We show that a three-level Lambda -type atom interacting with a classical s tanding-wave field resonantly coupling one transition and a weak probe lase r held resonantly coupling the second transition can be localized provided the population of the upper state is observed.