Abstract
A theory of a grating simulated echo (GTE) is developed. The GSE involves the sequential excitation of atoms by two counterpropagating traveling waves, a standing wave, and a third traveling wave. It is shown that the echo signal is very sensitive to small changes in atomic velocity, much more sensitive than the normal stimulated echo. Use of the GSE as a collisional probe or accelerometer is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | R2213-R2216 |
Journal | Physical Review A |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics