Trapping and Cooling in Optical Lattices
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Atom trapping and cooling using optical lattices is reviewed. A general theory and an example of a one-dimensional lattice is discussed. Some experimental achievements in the field are reviewed. PACS numbers: 32.80.Pj, 32.80.Qk Typeset using REVTEX
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