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Atoms in an amplitude-modulated standing wave - dynamics and pathways to quantum chaos

W K Hensinger et al 2000 J. Opt. B: Quantum Semiclass. Opt. 2 659-667   doi: 10.1088/1464-4266/2/5/314  Help

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W K Hensinger, A G Truscott, B Upcroft, N R Heckenberg and H Rubinsztein-Dunlop
Centre for Laser Science, Department of Physics, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia

Abstract. Cold rubidium atoms are subjected to an amplitude-modulated far-detuned standing wave of light to form a quantum-driven pendulum. Here we discuss the dynamics of these atoms. Phase space resonances and chaotic transients of the system exhibit dynamics which can be useful in many atom optics applications as they can be utilized as means for phase space state preparation. We explain the occurrence of distinct peaks in the atomic momentum distribution, analyse them in detail and give evidence for the importance of the system for quantum chaos and decoherence studies.

Keywords: Atom optics, decoherence, quantum chaos, atom cooling and trapping

Print publication: Issue 5 (October 2000)
Received 4 February 2000, in final form 7 June 2000

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