Published February 2005
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Journal article
Time averaging of multimode optical fiber output for a magneto-optical trap
Creators
- 1. FOCUS Center, Department of Physics, University of Michigan, 500 E. University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1120 (United States)
Description
We demonstrate a method for increasing the amount of power available for laser cooling applications by using a multimode optical fiber. Through randomization of phase shifts of modes within the fiber on time scales faster than the center-of-mass response time of the atoms, a smooth time-averaged trapping beam is generated. The principle has been demonstrated in a pyramidal magneto-optical trap. The method is particularly suitable for the harnessing of the high output power of broad-area diode lasers for laser cooling
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Journal of the Optical Society of America. Part B, Optical Physics
- Journal Volume
- 22
- Journal Issue
- 2
- Journal Page Range
- p. 311-314
- ISSN
- 0740-3224
- CODEN
- JOBPDE
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 36052470
- Subject category
- S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS; S74: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS;
- Descriptors DEI
- ATOMS; CENTER-OF-MASS SYSTEM; COOLING; MAGNETO-OPTICAL EFFECTS; OPTICAL FIBERS; PHASE SHIFT; RADIATION PRESSURE; SEMICONDUCTOR LASERS; TRAPPING; TRAPS
- Descriptors DEC
- FIBERS; LASERS; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; SOLID STATE LASERS
Optional Information
- Notes
- (c) 2005 Optical Society of America