Single Atom Detection With Optical Cavities
arXiv:0805.3854 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.78.013640
Abstract
We present a thorough analysis of single atom detection using optical cavities. The large set of parameters that influence the signal-to-noise ratio for cavity detection is considered, with an emphasis on detunings, probe power, cavity finesse and photon detection schemes. Real device operating restrictions for single photon counting modules and standard photodiodes are included in our discussion, with heterodyne detection emerging as the clearly favourable technique, particularly for detuned detection at high power.
11 pages, 8 figures, submitted to PRA, minor changes in Secs. I and IVD.2, and revised Fig.2
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