Synchronization of Bloch oscillations by a ring cavity

Samoylova, M. and Piovella, N. and Robb, G. R. M. and Bachelard, R. and Courteille, Ph. W. (2015) Synchronization of Bloch oscillations by a ring cavity. Optics Express, 23 (11). pp. 14823-14835. ISSN 1094-4087 (https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.23.014823)

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Abstract

We consider Bloch oscillations of ultracold atoms stored in a one-dimensional vertical optical lattice and simultaneously interacting with a unidirectionally pumped optical ring cavity whose vertical arm is collinear with the optical lattice. We find that the feedback provided by the cavity field on the atomic motion synchronizes Bloch oscillations via a mode-locking mechanism, steering the atoms to the lowest Bloch band. It also stabilizes Bloch oscillations against noise, and even suppresses dephasing due to atom-atom interactions. Furthermore, it generates periodic bursts of light emitted into the counter-propagating cavity mode, providing a non-destructive monitor of the atomic dynamics. All these features may be crucial for future improvements of the design of atomic gravimeters based on recording Bloch oscillations.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:54718
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    28 May 2015
    Published
    17 May 2015
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    Subjects:Science > Physics > Optics. Light
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:11 Dec 2015 01:19
    Last modified:08 Apr 2024 22:36
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/54718
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