Atomic polarization visualized
- 1 April 2001
- journal article
- Published by American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) in American Journal of Physics
- Vol. 69 (4) , 450-454
- https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1344166
Abstract
A method of visualizing atomic polarization as a surface in three dimensions is described. The technique is used to illustrate the evolution of polarized atoms in external electric and magnetic fields. This can aid in the understanding of experiments involving the evolution of atomic polarization, such as optical rotation experiments and measurements of discrete symmetry violations in atomic systems.Keywords
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