Internal-quantum-state engineering using magnetic fields
Abstract
We present a general, semi-classical theory describing the interaction of an atom with an internal state consisting of a number of degenerate energy levels with static and oscillating magnetic fields. This general theory is applied to the 3P2 metastable energy level of neon to determine the dynamics of the populations and coherences that are formed due to the interaction. Through these calculations we demonstrate how the interaction may be used for the internal state preparation of an atom.
- Publication:
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Physical Review A
- Pub Date:
- February 2001
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2001PhRvA..63b3408S
- Keywords:
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- 42.50.Vk;
- 32.30.Bv;
- Mechanical effects of light on atoms molecules electrons and ions;
- Radio-frequency microwave and infrared spectra