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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 113001 |
| Journal | Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 22 May 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
We review experimental and theoretical tools to excite, study and understand strongly interacting Rydberg gases. The focus lies on the excitation of dense ultracold atomic samples close to, or within quantum degeneracy, high-lying Rydberg states. The major part is dedicated to highly excited S-states of rubidium, which feature an isotropic van der Waals potential. Nevertheless, the setup and the methods presented are also applicable to other atomic species used in the field of laser cooling and atom trapping.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
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In: Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Vol. 45, No. 11, 113001, 22.05.2012.
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T1 - An experimental and theoretical guide to strongly interacting Rydberg gases
AU - Löw, Robert
AU - Weimer, Hendrik
AU - Nipper, Johannes
AU - Balewski, Jonathan B.
AU - Butscher, Björn
AU - Büchler, Hans Peter
AU - Pfau, Tilman
PY - 2012/5/22
Y1 - 2012/5/22
N2 - We review experimental and theoretical tools to excite, study and understand strongly interacting Rydberg gases. The focus lies on the excitation of dense ultracold atomic samples close to, or within quantum degeneracy, high-lying Rydberg states. The major part is dedicated to highly excited S-states of rubidium, which feature an isotropic van der Waals potential. Nevertheless, the setup and the methods presented are also applicable to other atomic species used in the field of laser cooling and atom trapping.
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U2 - 10.1088/0953-4075/45/11/113001
DO - 10.1088/0953-4075/45/11/113001
M3 - Review article
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JO - Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
JF - Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
SN - 0953-4075
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