Published February 2011 | Version v1
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A smooth, holographically generated ring trap for the investigation of superfluidity in ultracold atoms

Creators

  • 1. Scottish Universities Physics Alliance, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9SS (United Kingdom)

Description

We discuss the suitability of holographically generated optical potentials for the investigation of superfluidity in ultracold atoms. By using a spatial light modulator and a feedback enabled algorithm, we generate a smooth ring with variable bright regions that can be dynamically rotated to stir ultracold atoms and induce superflow. We also comment on its future integration into a cold atom experiment.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-8949/2011/T143/014008

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/0031-8949/2011/T143/014008;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physica Scripta (Online)
Journal Volume
2011
Journal Issue
T143
Journal Page Range
[5 p.]
ISSN
1402-4896

Conference

Title
17. Central European Workshops on Quantum Optics
Acronym
CEWQO10
Dates
6-11 Jun 2010
Place
St Andrews, Scotland (United Kingdom)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
43033925
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ALGORITHMS; ATOMS; FEEDBACK; RINGS; SUPERFLUIDITY; TRAPS
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICAL LOGIC