Interfacing light and single atoms with a lens
arXiv:0804.4861 · doi:10.1088/1367-2630/11/4/043011
Abstract
We characterize the interaction between a single atom or similar microscopic system and a light field via the scattering ratio. For that, we first derive the electrical field in a strongly focused Gaussian light beam, and then consider the atomic response. Following the simple scattering model, the fraction of scattered optical power for a weak coherent probe field leads to unphysical scattering ratios above 1 in the strong focusing regime. A refined model considering interference between exciting and scattered field into finite-sized detectors or optical fibers is presented, and compared to experimental extinction measurements for various focusing strengths.
22 pages, 7 figures; we provide now a closed solution for field at focus and coupling to single mode optical fibers, and included interference between excitation and scattered light
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