Atomic Entropy Squeezing in Three-Level Systems

We consider the problem of an atomic three-level system (in a ladder configuration) interacting with a radiation field. Assuming a coherent state as the initial state, we solve exactly the time evolution of the system. We discuss the appearance of atomic squeezing and calculate the atomic spin squeezing and the atomic entropy squeezing. We show that both parameters predict similar angular and time dependences.     

Sub-Poisson Distribution of a Radiation Field in a Cascade Three-Level Atomic System

In a cascade three-level atomic system, a parametric study of sub-Poisson or super-Poisson distribution of a stimulated field was performed. By numerical calculation and figures, we investigated the. time evolution of the sub-Poisson distribution of a radiation field. We found that different atomic initial states and different ratios of photon numb& of two radiation fields as well as different ratios of two transitions have a remarkable influence on this distribution. It is interesting to note that under certain conditions, in this cascade structure, there is a high degree of super-Poisson distribution that has not been reported in other structures. We try to explore this anomaly in detail.     

Spatial Splitting and Intensity Suppression of Four-Wave Mixing in V-Type Three-Level Atomic System

We illustrate our experimental observation of coexisting the controllable spatial splitting and intensity suppression of four-wave mixing （FWM） beam in a V-type three-level atomic system. The peak number and separation distance of the FWM beam are controlled by the intensities and frequencies of the laser beams, as well as atomic density.     

Violations of Bell Inequality,Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality andEntanglement in a Two-Mode Three-Level Atomic System

Violations of Bell inequality, Cauchy-Schwarz inequality and entanglement in a two-mode three-level atomic system are investigated. It is shown that there are some states, which are entangled but do not violate Bell inequality in this system. Moreover, the relations of violations of Bell inequality, Cauchy-Schwarz inequality, and entanglement are discussed in detail.     

Multi-component Entangled State Generation for Three-Level Atomic System with Hyperfine Structure via Dispersive Interactions

We discuss the generation of certain kinds of multi-component entangled states for three-level atomic system with hyperfine structure. The method proposed here is based on the interactions of dispersive cavity with only one atom driven by a strong classical field. It is shown that, with a judicious choice of the cavity detuning and applied coherent field detuning, the atom can interact dispersively with the quantized field but the classical driving field gives rise to the creation or destruction of photons conditional on the state of the system. In comparison with previous schemes,our method is likely to be extremely easy to realize in practice     

三能级原子系统中原子偶极压缩和光场压缩间的关联

通过考察三能级原子与单模和双模场相互作用系统中原子偶极压缩和光场压缩随时间的演化规律, 研究了原子偶极压缩与光场压缩之间的关系, 讨论了原子偶极压缩与光场压缩之间相互转换的特征, 并给出了初始处于偶极压缩状态的原子辐射压缩光的条件。     

Multi-component Entangled State Generation for Three-Level Atomic System with Hyperfine Structure via Dispersive Interactions

We discuss the generation of certain kinds of multi-component entangled states for three-level atomic system with hyperfine structure. The method proposed here is based on the interactions of dispersive cavity with only one atom driven by a strong classical field. It is shown that, with a judicious choice of the cavity detuning and applied coherent field detuning, the atom can interact dispersively with the quantized field but the classical driving field gives rise to the creation or destruction of photons conditional on the state of the system. In comparison with previous schemes,our method is likely to be extremely easy to realize in practice     

Continuous Variable Entanglement and Violation of Bell Inequality for Two Modes in a Three-Level Cascade Atomic System

Continuous variable entanglement and violation of Bell inequality for two modes are investigated in a three-level cascade atomic system. Entanglement of the system is demonstrated according to the entanglement criterion [Phys. Rev. Lett. 84 （2000）2722]. Violation of Bell inequality is studied within the framework of a quantum theory of multiwave mixing. It is shown that there are some states that are entangled but do not violate the Bell inequality.     

Atomic parity violation and the HERA anomaly

We show that the two scenarios able to explain the HERA anomaly — a new leptoquark coupling or a new contact interaction — predict new contributions to atomic parity violation. These corrections are sufficiently large and different that a feasible reduction in the dominant atomic theory uncertainty could give some hint in favour of one of the two scenarios.     

Atomic parity nonconservation experiments

A comprehensive review of theoretical and experimental studies of parity nonconservation in atoms is presented. We describe measurements in bismuth, lead, cesium, and thallium which collectively provide confirmation of the Weinberg-Salam-Glashow “standard model” of electroweak unification. Ongoing experiments in hydrogen are discussed as well. We examine the unique role of all atomic experiments in distinguishing alternative versions of the standard theory. Finally, we include some discussion of experiments which search for permanent atomic electric dipole moments as potential evidence of time-reversal violation in particle interaction.     

Atomic cavity with light-induced mirrors

We consider a possibility of creating an atomic cavity on the basis of reflection of atoms from a laser field. The main parameters of cavity such as maximum and minimum atomic velocity, cavity stability, scheme of atomic injection, maximum atomic density were defined. It was shown that a high degeneracy of atoms (1) can be achieved in such cavity.     

Atomic O and H exposure of C-covered and oxidized d-metal surfaces

Carbon coverage, oxidation and reduction of Au, Pt, Pd, Rh, Cu, Ru, Ni and Co layers of 1.5 nm thickness on Mo have been characterized with ARPES and desorption spectroscopy upon exposure to thermal H and O radicals. We observe that only part of the carbon species is chemically eroded by atomic H exposure, yielding hydrocarbon desorption. Exposure to atomic O yields complete carbon erosion and CO₂ and H₂O desorption. A dramatic increase in metallic and non-metallic oxide is observed for especially Ni and Co surfaces, while for Au and Cu, the sub-surface Mo layer is much more oxidized. Although volatile oxides exist for some of the d-metals, there is no indication of d-metal erosion. Subsequent atomic H exposure reduces the clean oxides to a metallic state under desorption of H₂O. Due to its adequacy, we propose the atomic oxygen and subsequent atomic hydrogen sequence as a candidate for contamination removal in practical applications like photolithography at 13.5 nm radiation.     

Three-Potential Formalism for the Atomic Three-Body Problem

Based on a three-potential formalism we propose mathematically well-behaved Faddeev-type integral equations for the atomic three-body problem and describe their solutions in Coulomb-Sturmian space representation. Although the system contains only long-range Coulomb interactions these equations allow us to reach a solution by approximating only some auxiliary short-range potentials. We outline the method for bound states and demonstrate its power in benchmark calculations. We can report a fast convergence in angular-momentum channels. Received September 30, 1997; accepted in final form January 23, 1998     

原子反射镜及其应用

原子反射镜是人们从事原子光学实验研究的重要器件之一.本文将简单综述采用冷原子磁、光操控技术发展起来的诸如消逝波原子反射镜、半高斯光束原子反射镜、周期性磁化的磁带反射镜、周期性排列的永久磁铁反射镜和载流导线磁反射镜等各种原子反射镜的基本原理、实验方案及其最新进展,并就原子反射镜在原子光学实验中的应用作一简单介绍.     

Atomic displacements in bcc dilute alloys

We present here a systematic investigation of the atomic displacements in bcc transition metal (TM) dilute alloys. We have calculated the atomic displacements in bcc (V, Cr, Fe, Nb, Mo, Ta and W) transition metals (TMs) due to 3d, 4d and 5d TMs at the substitutional site using the Kanzaki lattice static method. Wills and Harrison interatomic potential is used to calculate the atomic force constants, the dynamical matrix and the impurity-induced forces. We have thoroughly investigated the atomic displacements using impurities from 3d, 4d and 5d series in the same host metal and the same impurity in different hosts. We have observed a systematic pattern in the atomic displacements for Cr-, Fe-, Nb-, Mo-, Ta-and W-based dilute alloys. The atomic displacements are found to increase with increase in the number of d electrons for all alloys considered except for V dilute alloys. The 3d impurities are found to be more easily dissolved in the 3d host metals than 4d or 5d TMs whereas 4d and 5d impurities show more solubility in 4d and 5d TMs. In general, the relaxation energy calculation suggests that impurities may be easily solvable in 5d TM hosts when compared to 3d or 4d TMs.      

Ultra-Slow Atomic Beam Generation by Velocity Selective Resonance

We describe a method to generate an ultra-slow atomic beam by velocity selective resonance （VSR）. A VSR experiment on a metastable helium beam in a magnetic field is presented and the results show that the transverse velocity of the deflected beam can be cooled and precisely controlled to less than the recoil velocity, depending on the magnitude of the magnetic field. We extend this idea to a cold atomic cloud to produce an ultra-slow 87Rb beam that can be used as a source of an atomic fountain clock or a space clock.     

Atomic focusing by quantum fields: Entanglement properties

The coherent manipulation of the atomic matter waves is of great interest both in science and technology. In order to study how an atom optic device alters the coherence of an atomic beam, we consider the quantum lens proposed by Averbukh et al. [1] to show the discrete nature of the electromagnetic field. We extend the analysis of this quantum lens to the study of another essentially quantum property present in the focusing process, i.e., the atom–field entanglement, and show how the initial atomic coherence and purity are affected by the entanglement. The dynamics of this process is obtained in closed form. We calculate the beam quality factor and the trace of the square of the reduced density matrix as a function of the average photon number in order to analyze the coherence and purity of the atomic beam during the focusing process.     

Atomic structure of alkali halide surfaces

The atomic structure of surfaces of alkali halide crystals has been revealed by means of high-resolution dynamic force microscopy. True atomic resolution is demonstrated both on steps surrounding islands or pits, and on a chemically mixed crystal. We have directly observed the enhanced interaction at low-coordinated sites by force microscopy. The growth of NaCl films on metal surfaces and radiation damage in a KBr surface is discussed based on force microscopy results. The damping of the tip oscillation in dynamic force microscopy might provide insight into dissipation processes on the atomic scale. Finally, we present atomically resolved images of wear debris found after scratching a KBr surface. PACS 68.37.-d; 68.37.Ps; 75.55.Fv     

Localized Asymmetric Atomic Matter Waves in Two-Component Bose-Einstein Condensates Coupled with Two-Photon Microwave Field

We investigate localized atomic matter waves in the two-photon microwave field. Interestingly, the oscillations two-component Bose-Einstein condensates coupled by of localized atomic matter waves will gradually decay and finally become non-oscillating behavior even if existing coupling field. In particular, atom numbers occupied in two different hyperfine spin states will appear asymmetric occupations after some time evolution.     

Two-Photon Micromaser with Initial Atomic Coherence

We investigate the quantum dynamics of a two-photon micromaser pumped by atoms injected in the superposition state of the upper and intermediate levels. We simulate a master equation governing the system by the Monte Carlo wavefunction approach and analyse the steady-state behaviour as a function of the atomic transit time. The atomic coherence can effectively enhance the intensity and sub-Poissonian of the cavity field as compared with the atomic mixture. It is also discovered that the phase of the cavity field can be shifted by adjusting the detuning between the atom and field. This result shows that it is possible to manipulate the phase of the cavity field by detuning, due to atomic coherence.