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High efficiency preparation of single trapped atoms using blue detuned light assisted collisions

Year: 2012

Type: preprint

Abstract: We report on a procedure by which we obtain a 91% loading efficiency of single 85Rb atoms in an optical microtrap. This can be achieved within a total preparation time of 542 ms. We employ blue detuned light assisted collisions to realize a process in which only one of the collision partners is lost. We explain the mechanism for efficiently loading a single atom and discuss the factors that limit the final efficiency.

Source: arXiv (Cornell University)

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.1208.0707

Authors: Carpentier, A. V., Fung, Y. H., Sompet, P., Hilliard, A. J., Walker, T. G., Andersen, M. F.

Institutions: University of Otago, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Language: English

Topic: Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2269724646

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