Dynamics of single-atom motion observed in a high-finesse cavity

P. Münstermann; T. Fischer; P. Maunz; P. W.H. Pinkse; G. Rempe

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.82.3791

Dynamics of single-atom motion observed in a high-finesse cavity

P. Münstermann, T. Fischer, P. Maunz, P. W.H. Pinkse, G. Rempe

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We investigate mechanical forces on single atoms in a high-finesse optical cavity containing less than one photon on average. We count the number of atoms strongly coupled to the cavity mode close to an antinode and measure the intensity autocorrelation function of the pump light transmitted through the cavity. Distinct features are observed and attributed to the dipole force, diffusion, and velocity-dependent force, as predicted by the work of Horak et al. Our data agree well with the results of a Monte Carlo simulation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3791-3794
Number of pages	4
Journal	Physical review letters
Volume	82
Issue number	19
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.82.3791
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1999
Externally published	Yes

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