Large-volume single-beam dark optical trap for atoms using binary phase elements

Roee Ozeri, Lev Khaykovich, Nir Friedman, Nir Davidson

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Abstract

A novel method to trap ultracold atoms in a single-beam, dark optical dipole trap, which uses a binary phase element, is proposed and demonstrated. The length and the width of this trap are independently controlled to enable a larger volume, a more symmetric shape, and a higher loading efficiency. More than 106 rubidium atoms were loaded into the trap at a trapping laser detuning of 0.1-10 nm above the atomic transition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1113-1116
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Optical Society of America B: Optical Physics
Volume17
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2000
Externally publishedYes

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