Published June 2006 | Version v1
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Two-dimensional atomic lithography by submicrometer focusing of atomic beams

  • 1. Department of Physics, 1150 University Avenue, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706 (United States)

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We analyze a method for serial writing of arbitrary two-dimensional patterns using optical focusing of a collimated atomic beam. A spatial light modulator is used in a side illumination geometry to create a localized optical spot with secondary maxima that are well separated from the central peak. Numerical simulation of a lithography experiment using a magneto-optical trap as a source of cold Cs atoms, collimation and cooling in a magnetic guide, and optical focusing predicts FWHM pixel sizes of 110x110 nm and writing times of ∼20 ms/pixel

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Journal Title
Journal of the Optical Society of America. Part B, Optical Physics
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 1161-1169
ISSN
0740-3224
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(c) 2006 Optical Society of America