Holographic generation of microtrap arrays for single atoms by use of a programmable phase modulator

Bergamini, S.; Darquié, B.; M. Jones, M.P.A.; Jacubowiez, L.; Browaeys, A.; Grangier, P.

Abstract

We have generated multiple micrometer-sized optical dipole traps for neutral atoms using holographic techniques with a programmable liquid-crystal spatial light modulator. The setup allows storing of a single atom per trap and addressing and manipulation of individual trapping sites.

Citation

Bergamini, S., Darquié, B., M. Jones, M., Jacubowiez, L., Browaeys, A., & Grangier, P. (2004). Holographic generation of microtrap arrays for single atoms by use of a programmable phase modulator. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 21(11), 1889-1894. https://doi.org/10.1364/josab.21.001889

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2004-11
• Deposit Date: Jan 4, 2007
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 10, 2010
• Journal: Journal of the Optical Society of America B
• Print ISSN: 0740-3224
• Electronic ISSN: 1520-8540
• Publisher: Optica
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 21
• Issue: 11
• Pages: 1889-1894
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/josab.21.001889
• Keywords: Trapping, Computer holography.
• Publisher URL: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=josab-21-11-1889