Abstract
We study and analyse the optical dipole potential for guiding atoms in various forms of both Laguerre-Gaussian and Bessel light beams. We find that Laguerre-Gaussian beams of high azimuthal index are advantageous for focusing atoms. We identify that high-order Bessel beams offer significant advantages for atom transport over extended distances when compared to Laguerre-Gaussian light beams. Possible future experimental methods to channel atoms into a high-order Bessel beam via a Laguerre-Gaussian light beam are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 549-554 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 Oct |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)