Low-noise detection of ultracold atoms

被引：18

作者：

McGuirk, JM ^{[1
]}

Foster, GT ^{[1
]}

Fixler, JB ^{[1
]}

Kasevich, MA ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Yale Univ, Dept Phys, New Haven, CT 06520 USA

来源：

OPTICS LETTERS | 2001年 / 26卷 / 06期

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D O I：

10.1364/OL.26.000364

中图分类号：

O43 [光学];

学科分类号：

070207 ; 0803 ;

摘要：

We have demonstrated a new technique for detecting ultracold atoms. A balanced detection technique was used to reduce laser-induced detection noise in conjunction with modulation-transfer spectroscopy to distinguish cold atoms from a thermal cloud. Using this technique, we have achieved signal-to-noise ratios in excess of 2000:1. (C) 2001 Optical Society of America.

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