Dipole-dipole Interactions in a Frozen Rydberg Gas

Dipole-dipole Interactions in a Frozen Rydberg Gas
Author: John Rubrecht Lowell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1998
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We investigate here the characteristics of energy resonant dipole-dipole interactions between Rydberg atoms in Magneto-Optical Trap. These resonant processes occur in a kinetic energy regime in which the atoms may be considered stationary over the time scale of the experiment. Coupled with the long range of the interactions considered, this leads to multi-atom interactions becoming non-negligible. A simple model is outlined to provide insight into the effects of these multi-atom interactions which lead to some interesting behaviors. Experiments which examine the broadening of the dipole-dipole resonances and observe the time dependence of the interaction signal are discussed. Examination of adiabatic character of population transfer caused by slewing across the resonance is discussed in another experiment, as is the scaling behavior of the resonance linewidths and on-resonant signal growth rates. We end by discussing an experiment which takes advantage of some of the characteristics of these interactions to measure the tensor polarizability of Rydberg states of Rb.

Interactions in Ultracold Gases

Interactions in Ultracold Gases
Author: Matthias Weidemüller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2011-02-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527635076

Arising from a workshop, this book surveys the physics of ultracold atoms and molecules taking into consideration the latest research on ultracold phenomena, such as Bose Einstein condensation and quantum computing. Several reputed authors provide an introduction to the field, covering recent experimental results on atom and molecule cooling as well as the theoretical treatment.

Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2008-10-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080880274

This volume continues the tradition of the Advances series. It contains contributions from experts in the field of atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. The articles contain some review material, but are intended to provide a comprehensive picture of recent important developments in AMO physics. Both theoretical and experimental articles are included in the volume. - International experts - Comprehensive articles - New developments

Cooperative Optical Non-Linearity in a Blockaded Rydberg Ensemble

Cooperative Optical Non-Linearity in a Blockaded Rydberg Ensemble
Author: Jonathan D. Pritchard
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2012-05-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642297129

This thesis describes the first demonstration of a cooperative optical non-linearity based on Rydberg excitation. Whereas in conventional non-linear optics the non-linearity arises directly from the interaction between light and matter, in a cooperative process it is mediated by dipole-dipole interactions between light-induced excitations. For excitation to high Rydberg states where the electron is only weakly bound, the dipole-dipole interactions are extremely large and long range, enabling an enormous enhancement of the non-linear effect. Consequently, cooperative non-linear optics using Rydberg excitations opens a new era for quantum optics enabling large single photon non-linearity to be accessible in free space for the first time. The thesis describes the theoretical underpinnings of the non- linear effect, the pioneering experimental results and implications for experiments in the single photon regime.

Laser Spectroscopy - Proceedings Of The Xvii International Conference

Laser Spectroscopy - Proceedings Of The Xvii International Conference
Author: Edward A Hinds
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2005-12-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814478598

This is the latest volume in the series of proceedings from the biannual International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy, one of the leading conferences in the field. Over its 34-year history, this conference series has been a forum for the announcement of many new developments in laser physics and laser spectroscopy and more recently laser cooling of atoms and quantum information processing. The proceedings include contributions from the invited speakers and a selection of contributed papers.A particular theme for this volume is precision measurements. Motivated by the untapped potential for vast improvements in accuracy offered by atomic systems, this subject has advanced tremendously in recent years by new developments in laser technology. This has been recognized by the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to two of the pioneers in the field and contributors to these proceedings, J L Hall and T W Hänsch.The other main theme of the proceedings is cold atoms and quantum degenerate gases. This conference marked the 10th anniversary of the first announcement of an atomic Bose-Einstein Condensate at the 12th International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy with a contribution from Nobel Laureate Eric Cornell.

Decoherence, Entanglement and Information Protection in Complex Quantum Systems

Decoherence, Entanglement and Information Protection in Complex Quantum Systems
Author: Vladimir M. Akulin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2005-08-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781402032820

This book is a collection of articles on the contemporary status of quantum mechanics, dedicated to the fundamental issues of entanglement, decoherence, irreversibility, information processing, and control of quantum evolution, with a view of possible applications. It has multidisciplinary character and is addressed at a broad readership in physics, computer science, chemistry, and electrical engineering. It is written by the world-leading experts in pertinent fields such as quantum computing, atomic, molecular and optical physics, condensed matter physics, and statistical physics.

Elements of Quantum Information

Elements of Quantum Information
Author: Wolfgang P. Schleich
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2007-06-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 352761107X

'Elements of Quantum Information' introduces the reader to the fascinating field of quantum information processing, which lives on the interface between computer science, physics, mathematics, and engineering. This interdisciplinary branch of science thrives on the use of quantum mechanics as a resource for high potential modern applications. With its wide coverage of experiments, applications, and specialized topics - all written by renowned experts - 'Elements of Quantum Information' provides an indispensable up-to-date account of the state of the art of this rapidly advancing field and takes the reader straight up to the frontiers of current research. The articles have first appeared as a special issue of the journal 'Fortschritte der Physik/Progress of Physics'. Since then, they have been carefully updated. The book will be an inspiring source of information and insight for anyone researching and specializing in experiments and theory of quantum information.