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Title: Atomic Interferometry with Detuned Counter-Propagating Electromagnetic Pulses

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1169818· OSTI ID:1169818
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Atomic fountain interferometry uses atoms cooled with optical molasses to 1 μK, which are then launched in a fountain mode. The interferometer relies on the nonlinear Raman interaction of counter-propagating visible light pulses. We present models of these key transitions through a series of Hamiltonians. Our models, which have been verified against special cases with known solutions, allow us to incorporate the effects of non-ideal pulse shapes and realistic laser frequency or wavevector jitter.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1169818
Report Number(s):
LLNL-TR-660429
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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