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Quantum reflection of metastable helium 23S atoms in hollow optical fibres

  • X. W. Halliwell
  • , H. Friedrich
  • , S. T. Gibson
  • , K. G.H. Baldwin
  • Australian Natl Univ

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Abstract

The quantum reflection of metastable helium 23S atom in hollow optical fibers was discussed. The retardation effects in the atom-surface potential were analyzed. The analysis showed that the retardation effects increased the reflection probability by an order of magnitude and lead to a significant yield of quantum reflected atoms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)89-95
Number of pages7
JournalOptics Communications
Volume224
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Aug 2003

Keywords

  • Atom waveguides
  • Hollow fibres
  • Metastable helium
  • Quantum reflection

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