Quantum electrodynamic shifts of Rydberg energy levels between parallel metal plates

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作者
Marrocco, M [1 ]
Weidinger, M
Sang, RT
Walther, H
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[1] Max Planck Inst Quantum Opt, D-85748 Garching, Germany
[2] Univ Munich, Sekt Phys, D-85748 Garching, Germany
[3] Griffith Univ, Fac Sci, Laser Atom Phys Lab, Nathan, Qld 4111, Australia
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.81.5784
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
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The energy level shifts of Rydberg atoms in confined space were investigated by passing the atoms between two parallel metal plates. The shifts were measured by Doppler-free two-photon absorption in combination with the two-field Ramsey method. Radiative shifts induced by blackbody photons could be observed. At very low temperatures, the shift was determined being on the order of 100 Hz.
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页码:5784 / 5787
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