Laser cooling and trapping
- 1 October 1988
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in European Journal of Physics
- Vol. 9 (4) , 242-249
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0143-0807/9/4/001
Abstract
The basic physical effects leading to radiation-induced forces are reviewed. A simple derivation of the mathematical expressions for the classical light forces is given. The influence of quantum fluctuations is demonstrated and the possibilities for trapping neutral particles are discussed. Two recent successful laser cooling and trapping experiments are described to illustrate the applications of the basic principles.Keywords
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