Efficient saturation of an ion in free space

Fischer M, Bader M, Maiwald R, Golla A, Sondermann M, Leuchs G (2014)


Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Publisher: Springer Verlag

Book Volume: 117

Pages Range: 797-801

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1007/s00340-014-5817-y

Abstract

We report on the demonstration of a light-matter interface coupling light to a single (Formula presented.) ion in free space. The interface is realized through a parabolic mirror partially surrounding the ion. It transforms a Laguerre–Gaussian beam into a linear dipole wave converging at the mirror’s focus. By measuring the non-linear response of the atomic transition, we deduce the power required for reaching an upper-level population of (Formula presented.) to be (Formula presented.) at half linewidth detuning from the atomic resonance. Performing this measurement while scanning the ion through the focus provides a map of the focal intensity distribution. From the measured power, we infer a coupling efficiency of (Formula presented.) on the linear dipole transition when illuminating from half solid angle, being among the best coupling efficiencies reported for a single atom in free space.

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APA:

Fischer, M., Bader, M., Maiwald, R., Golla, A., Sondermann, M., & Leuchs, G. (2014). Efficient saturation of an ion in free space. Applied Physics B-Lasers and Optics, 117(3), 797-801. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00340-014-5817-y

MLA:

Fischer, Martin, et al. "Efficient saturation of an ion in free space." Applied Physics B-Lasers and Optics 117.3 (2014): 797-801.

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