Atomic Motion in a Standing Wave.
Abstract
The motion of an atom in an intense resonant standing laser wave is studied using the Ehrenfest-Bloch equations. Two approaches are taken to determine the radiation or light pressure force on the atom. The first, an attempt to find a Fourier series solution to the optical Bloch equations failed, but Fourier coefficient recursion formulas were found. The second, a numerical calculation of the Bloch variables and the radiation force was successful in obtaining plots of the instantaneous values. The effect of assuming constant atomic velocity is studied, and Fast Fourier Transform discrete harmonic frequency spectra of one of the Bloch variables and the light pressure force are obtained. Finally, the Ehrenfest-Bloch equations are compared with other theories of resonant radiation pressure. (Thesis).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA163991
Entities
People
- Joseph E. Scott
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology