| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J78631/01 |
| Title: |
THEORY OF COHERENT OPTICAL TRANSIENTS IN LASER COOLED SAMPLES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Hill, Dr K |
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Physical Sciences |
| Organisation: |
Open University |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
22 April 1994 |
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21 April 1996 |
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23,485
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We propose a new programme of theoretical research into coherent optical transients in laser cooled samples.We will study spatial ordering in optical molasses by calculating the scattered signal when a short laser pulse is incident on a crystal-like arrangement of cold two-level atoms. We expect to predict Bragg reflections and multi-wave mixing and will explore the scattered signal for a wide range of parameters.A further aim of this project is to investigate the role of Zeeman coherences in the cooling levels of multi-state atoms. The Zeeman coherences are specific to the sub-Doppler cooling mechanisms and quantum beats in the coherent optical response may provide a valuable diagnostic tool.
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