Quantum state reconstruction using atom optics

Quantum State Reconstruction Using Atom Optics

The development of methods for completely determining the quantum state of an atom or cavity field @1# continues to be an important issue in atomic physics. For example, in the field of quantum optics, schemes have been recently proposed, based on the Stem-Gerlach effect, for completely determining the quantum state of an atom as a way of fully characterizing the quantized electromagnetic field...

Quantum and Atom Optics

Quantum atom optics with bosons and fermions

Classical and Quantum Chaos in Atom Optics

The interaction of an atom with an electromagnetic field is discussed in the presence of a time periodic external modulating force. It is explained that a control on atom by electromagnetic fields helps to design the quantum analog of classical optical systems. In these atom optical systems chaos may appear at the onset of external fields. The classical and quantum chaotic dynamics is discussed...

Atom Optics Using Microfabricated Structures

We present a novel method for fabricating precisely positioned small openings in thin silicon nitride membranes. Several optical elements for atoms have been constructed, including amplitude diffraction gratings and zone plates, and the results of experiments using these devices are presented. A method for creating a blazed diffraction grating is discussed. PACS: 35.10.-d, 42.25.-p Atom optics ...