The difference between a photon's momentum and an atom's recoil

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Abstract

We analyze the recoil shift for atoms in Gaussian laser beams and microwave cavities. The frequency shifts from the transverse photon recoils must be understood for the most accurate atom interferometers and atomic fountain clocks.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2007
Event2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: May 6 2007May 11 2007

Publication series

NameConference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science (QELS) - Technical Digest Series

Other

Other2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period5/6/075/11/07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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