Neutral Atom deBroglie-Wave Interferometry
Abstract
The research program is to study the spatial wave-like character of freely propagating neutral-atom matter-waves (deBroglie waves). To do so, we are constructing and using a neutral-atom matter-wave interferometer. An atomic beam will be decelerated and cooled by conventional laser spontaneous cooling. It will be extracted from the laser cooling apparatus and fed through a series of micro-fabricated transmission gratings, which will serve as an interferometer, and thence to a detector.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA231301
Entities
People
- John F. Clauser
Organizations
- University of California, Berkeley