Manipulating atomic states via optical orbital angular-momentum

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Title:	Manipulating atomic states via optical orbital angular-momentum
Authors:	Liu, X.-J. Liu, X. Kwek, L.-C. Oh, C.H.
Keywords:	Adiabatic Gauge field Orbital angular momentum Quantum state transfer Spin Hall effect Ultracold atoms Vortex states
Issue Date:	Jun-2008
Citation:	Liu, X.-J., Liu, X., Kwek, L.-C., Oh, C.H. (2008-06). Manipulating atomic states via optical orbital angular-momentum. Frontiers of Physics in China 3 (2) : 113-125. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11467-008-0024-0
Abstract:	Optical orbital angular-momentum (OAM) has more complex mechanics than the spin degree of photons, and may have a broad range of application. Manipulating atomic states via OAM has become an interesting topic. In this paper, we first review the general theory of generating adiabatic gauge field in ultracold atomic systems by coupling atoms to external optical fields with OAM, and point out the applications of the generated adiabatic gauge field. Then, we review our work in this field, including the generation of macroscopic superposition of vortex-antivortex states and spin Hall effect (SHE) in cold atoms. © 2008 Higher Education Press and Springer-Verlag GmbH.
Source Title:	Frontiers of Physics in China
URI:	http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/53022
ISSN:	16733487
DOI:	10.1007/s11467-008-0024-0
Appears in Collections:	Staff Publications

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