One-photon atomic cooling with an optical Maxwell demon valve
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We discuss the relationship between recent proposals of ‘atom diodes’ or oneway barriers for ultracold atoms and a Maxwell demon valve: in particular the way in which these proposals make use of dissipation via a one-photon spontaneous emission and avoid violation of the second law.
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تاریخ انتشار 2006