Atom Interferometry
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Table of contents
- Atom Interferometryiii
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsv
- Contributorsix
- Prefacexiii
- Chapter 1. Optics and Interferometry with Atoms and Molecules1
- I. Introduction2
- II. Beam Machine4
- III. Optics for Atoms and Molecules9
- IV. Interferometry with Atoms and Molecules18
- V. Atom Interferometry Techniques30
- VI. Measuring Atomic and Molecular Properties39
- VII. Fundamental Studies51
- VIII. Inertial Effects65
- IX. Outlook71
- Appendix: Frequently Used Symbols76
- References79
- Chapter 2. Classical and Quantum Atom Fringes85
- I. Introduction85
- II. Experimental Apparatus86
- III. Classical Atom Fringes: The Moire Experiment90
- IV. Quantum Fringes: The Interferometer100
- V. Comparing Classical and Quantum Fringes: The Classical Analog to an Interferometer108
- VI. Atoms in Light Crystals112
- References118
- Chapter 3. Generalized Talbot-Lau Atom Interferometry121
- I. Introduction121
- II. SBE Interferometry122
- III. GTL Interferometry vs. SBE Interferometry123
- IV. What Happens When Frauenhofer Diffraction Orders Overlap?126
- V. Historical Development of the Generalized Talbot Effect130
- VI. Spatial Properties of the Generalized Talbot Effect "Image"132
- VII. Wavelength Dependence of the Spatial Spectrum of the Fringe Intensity133
- VIII. The Lau Effect135
- IX. The Talbot Interferometer136
- X. Generalized Lens-Free Talbot-Lau Interferometers136
- XI. Fresnel Diffraction and the Talbot Effect with a Spatially Varying Potential138
- XII. GTL Atom Interferometry Experiments with K and Li2140
- XIII. Talbot Interferometer Using Na143
- XIV. "Heisenberg Microscope" Decoherence GTL Atom Interferometry144
- XV. Conclusions and Future Applications147
- Appendix: Kirchoff Diffraction with Spatially Varying V ( r )148
- References150
- Chapter 4. Interferometry with Metastable Rare Gas Atoms153
- I. Introduction153
- II. Atomic Beam Source153
- III. Young's Double-Slit Experiment158
- IV. Holographic Manipulation of Atoms161
- V. Two-Atom Correlation164
- References169
- Chapter 5. Classical and Nonclassical Atom Optics171
- I. Introduction171
- II. Models and Notation173
- III. Atom Focusing and Applications177
- IV. Correlation Experiments with Atoms and Photons190
- V. Scheme for an Atomic Boson Laser205
- References214
- Chapter 6. Atom Interferometry and the Quantum Theory of Measurement217
- I. Introduction217
- II. Fundamental Physics and Atom Interferometers219
- III. The Stern-Gerlach Interferometer240
- IV. Conclusion253
- References253
- Chapter 7. Matter-Wave Interferometers: A Synthetic Approach257
- I. Physics of the Generalized Beam Splitter257
- II. Architecture of Interferometers276
- III. Sensitivity to Gravitational and Electromagnetic Fields: A Unified Approach through the Dirac E281
- IV. Conclusions and Directions of Future Progress288
- References290
- Chapter 8. Atom Interferometry Based on Separated Light Fields293
- I. Introduction293
- II. Theoretical Framework299
- III. Discussion of Different Types of Interferometers312
- IV. Experimental Realization of Borde Interferometry318
- V. Precision Determination of Physical Quantities331
- VI. Geometrical and Topological Phases339
- VII. Influence of the Quantum-Mechanical Measurement Process in the Interferometer349
- VIII. Applications of Atom Interferometry in Optical Frequency Standards351
- IX. Conclusions358
- References358
- Chapter 9. Precision Atom Interferometry with Light Pulses363
- I. Introduction363
- II. Interferometer Theory365
- III. Multiphoton Transitions375
- IV. Inertial Force Measurements389
- V. Photon-Recoil Measurement395
- VI. Experimental Techniques398
- VII. Conclusions404
- References405
- Chapter 10. Atom Interference Using Microfabricated Structures407
- I. Introduction407
- II. Qualitative Considerations413
- III. Talbot Effect417
- IV. Shadow Effect with Microfabricated Structures424
- V. Talbot-Lau Effect437
- VI. Talbot and Talbot-Lau Effects in a Thermal Atomic Beam453
- VII. Conclusions461
- Appendix463
- References467
- INDEX469
The field of atom interferometry has expanded rapidly in recent years, and todays research laboratories are using atom interferometers both as inertial sensors and for precision measurements. Many researchers also use atom interferometry as a means of researching fundamental questions in quantum mechanics.
Atom Interferometry contains contributions from theoretical and experimental physicists at the forefront of this rapidly developing field. Editor Paul R. Berman includes an excellent balance of background material and recent experimental results,providing a general overview of atom interferometry and demonstrating the promise that it holds for the future.
Key Features
* Includes contributions from many of the research groups that have pioneered this emerging field
* Discusses and demonstrates new aspects of the wave nature of atoms
* Explains the many important applications of atom interferometry, from a measurement of the gravitational constant to atom lithography
* Examines applications of atom interferometry to fundamentally important quantum mechanics problems
Atom Interferometry contains contributions from theoretical and experimental physicists at the forefront of this rapidly developing field. Editor Paul R. Berman includes an excellent balance of background material and recent experimental results,providing a general overview of atom interferometry and demonstrating the promise that it holds for the future.
Key Features
* Includes contributions from many of the research groups that have pioneered this emerging field
* Discusses and demonstrates new aspects of the wave nature of atoms
* Explains the many important applications of atom interferometry, from a measurement of the gravitational constant to atom lithography
* Examines applications of atom interferometry to fundamentally important quantum mechanics problems