Optical forces on atoms irradiated with a single frequency of light have been extensively
studied for many years, both theoretically and experimentally. The two-level atom model has …

We study the possibility to enhance the phase-space density of noninteracting particles
submitted to a classical laser field without spontaneous emission. We clearly state that …

The mechanical action of light on atoms is currently a tool used ubiquitously in cold atom
physics. In the semiclassical regime, where atomic motion is treated classically, the …

SLOW AND FAST ATOMS: MODELING STRONG FIELD EFFECTS ON YB FOR SLOWING AND
QUANTUM IMAGING OF MAGNETIC FIELDS A DISSERTATION SUBMI Page 1 SLOW AND …

The ongoing drive to transfer quantum technologies from research laboratories to practical,
portable devices requires the development of multiple key enabling technologies. The field …

Ultracold atom experiments use a gas of neutral atoms with temperatures less than 100 µK
above absolute zero and offer unmatched experimental control of quantum states and …

From optical tweezers to Doppler molasses and magneto-optical traps, optical forces have
been a powerful tool for advancing control of quantum systems. Recent experiments have …

The interaction force in the four-waving mixing of a two-level atoms system is analyzed. A
new rate equation and the formula of the optical force are obtained. By simulation and …