Dynamical localization in the Paul trap

被引:42
作者
ElGhafar, M
Torma, P
Savichev, V
Mayr, E
Zeiler, A
Schleich, WP
机构
[1] Abteilung für Quantenphysik, Universität Ulm, Ulm
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.78.4181
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
摘要
We show that quantum localization occurs in the center-of-mass motion of an ion stored in a Paul trap and interacting with a standing laser field. The present state-of-the-art ion trap systems makes the experimental observation of this phenomenon feasible.
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页码:4181 / 4184
页数:4
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