Internal-quantum-state engineering using magnetic fields
Author(s)
Sang, RT
Summy, GS
Varcoe, BTH
MacGillivray, WR
Standage, MC
Year published
2001
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We present a general, semi-classical theory describing the interaction of an atom with an internal state consisting of a number of degenerate energy levels with static and oscillating magnetic fields. This general theory is applied to the 3P2 metastable energy level of neon to determine the dynamics of the populations and coherences that are formed due to the interaction. Through these calculations we demonstrate how the interaction may be used for the internal state preparation of an atom.We present a general, semi-classical theory describing the interaction of an atom with an internal state consisting of a number of degenerate energy levels with static and oscillating magnetic fields. This general theory is applied to the 3P2 metastable energy level of neon to determine the dynamics of the populations and coherences that are formed due to the interaction. Through these calculations we demonstrate how the interaction may be used for the internal state preparation of an atom.
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Journal Title
Physical Review A: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Volume
63
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© 2001 American Physical Society. Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. This journal is available online - use hypertext links.
Subject
Mathematical sciences
Physical sciences
Chemical sciences