Quantum reflection of ultracold atoms from semiconductor surfaces
Quantum reflection of ultracold atoms from semiconductor surfaces
Quantum reflection of ultracold atoms from semiconductor surfaces
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Using solid <strong>surfaces</strong>to control BECs• Atom chips (cold chips)– Current-carrying wires micr<strong>of</strong>abricatedon a surface– More later...• Natural <strong>surfaces</strong>– <strong>Quantum</strong> <strong>reflection</strong> can shieldnK BECs <strong>from</strong> disruption by aa room-temperature surfaceonly a few microns awayR. Folman et al.,Phys. Rev. Lett. 84, 4749 (2000)Fortagh & ZimmermannRev. Mod. Phys. 79, 235 (2007)