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Long-range interactions in a cold Rydberg gas

  • P. L. Gould
  • , S. M. Farooqi
  • , D. Tong
  • , J. Stanojevic
  • , S. Krishnan
  • , Y. P. Zhang
  • , R. Côté
  • , E. E. Eyler
  • University of Connecticut

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Abstract

The excitation of cold Rydberg atoms is significantly influenced by long-range van der Waals interactions. Avoided crossings between interatomic potentials lead to molecular resonances, while energy level shifts from neighboring atoms suppress resonant Rydberg excitation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)1557527709, 9781557527707
StatePublished - 2005
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: May 22 2005 → May 22 2005

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period5/22/05 → 5/22/05

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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