Time-domain Ramsey interferometry with Bose-Einstein condensates

Authors
Minardi, F Fort, C Maddaloni, P Modugno, M Inguscio, M
Citation
F. Minardi et al., Time-domain Ramsey interferometry with Bose-Einstein condensates, CR AC S IV, 2(4), 2001, pp. 605-612
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary
Journal title
COMPTES RENDUS DE L ACADEMIE DES SCIENCES SERIE IV PHYSIQUE ASTROPHYSIQUE
ISSN journal
12962147 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
605 - 612
Database
ISI
SICI code
1296-2147(200106)2:4<605:TRIWBC>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
We report on the observation of time-domain interference with Bose-Einstein condensates, by means of a double separated oscillator technique. We discu ss the decay of the Ramsey oscillations amplitude, that in our system occur s on a time scale of tens of microseconds. To elucidate the origin of this fast decay, we compare the behaviour of a condensate with that of a thermal cloud. (C) 2001 Academie des sciences/Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.