Taking a peek at Bloch oscillations
Anno: 2016
Autori: Morsch Oliver
Affiliazione autori: INO CNR, Via G Moruzzi 1, I-56124 Pisa, Italy; Dipartimento Fis, Largo B Pontecorvo 3, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
Abstract: Bloch oscillations arise when matter waves inside a periodic potential, such as a crystal lattice, are accelerated by a constant force. Kessler et al (2016 New J. Phys. 18 102001) have now experimentally tested a method that allows one to observe those oscillations continuously, without a destructive measurement on the matter wave. Their approach could help to make cold atom-based accelerometers and gravimeters more precise.
Giornale/Rivista: NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
Volume: 18 Da Pagina: 111005-1 A: 111005-2
Parole chiavi: Bloch oscillations; Bose-Einstein condensate; cavity optomechanicsDOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/18/11/111005Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca qui