Single atoms on an optical nanofiber: a novel work system for slow light

Kohzo Hakuta

doi:10.1117/12.772217

29 January 2008 Single atoms on an optical nanofiber: a novel work system for slow light

Kohzo Hakuta

Proceedings Volume 6904, Advances in Slow and Fast Light; 690406 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.772217
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2008, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

We discuss how subwavelength-diameter silica-fibers, "optical nanofibers", can open new perspectives for manipulating atoms and photons. We explore atom/photon interaction around a nanofiber using laser-cooled Cs-atoms. We show that single atoms on a nanofiber can work as an optically dense medium which may give a novel work medium for slow light through an optical fiber. Basic characteristics for single atoms on a nanofiber; spontaneous emission, single-atom trapping, photoabsorption, and quantum interference, are discussed.

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Kohzo Hakuta "Single atoms on an optical nanofiber: a novel work system for slow light", Proc. SPIE 6904, Advances in Slow and Fast Light, 690406 (29 January 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.772217

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