Abstract
This study has used the evanescent wave that is formed by total internal reflection of a strong laser beam in a glass prism. Presented are the first measurements using such an enhanced evanescent wave as a mirror in which to reflect atoms at normal incidence. Sodium atoms are collected in a magneto-optical trap, cooled and then released to accelerate in the gravity field. A large enhancement of the evanescent wave is reported, which is observed by reflection of atoms dropped from a 10-mm height on a large area atomic mirror up until large detunings using moderate amounts of laser power.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | European Quantum Electronics Conference - Technical Digest |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 5th European Quantum Electronics Conference; Amsterdam, Neth; ; 28 August 1994 through 2 September 1994 |
| Pages | 12-13 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1994 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 5th European Quantum Electronics Conference - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 28 Aug 1994 → 2 Sep 1994 Conference number: 5th |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of the 5th European Quantum Electronics Conference |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Period | 28/08/94 → 2/09/94 |