Single-Mode Hollow Optical Fibres for Atom Guiding

Date

2002

Authors

Dall, Robert
Hoogerland, Maarten
Tierney, D.
Buckman, Stephen
Baldwin, Kenneth

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Springer

Abstract

We present a novel design for a single-mode, hollow optical fibre, which is suitable for use as a waveguide for atomic de Broglie waves. The design, development and characterisation of such a fibre are discussed, as well as an optimised method for coupling light into the fibre.

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Keywords: Optical waveguides; Optimization; Atom guiding; Coupling light; Optical fibers

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Source

Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics

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Journal article

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