(1) Institute for Laser Science, University of Electro-Communications, 1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan
Abstract:
Reflection of waves from a ridged surface is interpreted as the spatial Zeno effect. This interpretation leads to a simple
estimate for the coefficient of reflection. This estimate shows good agreement with experimental data of scattering of cold
atoms from ridged surfaces.