The initial momentum dependence of the quantum resonance in the delta-kicked rotor
arXiv:0806.3107 · doi:10.1209/0295-5075/85/30005
Abstract
The influence of an initial momentum on the appearance of "quantum resonances" in the delta-kicked rotor system is explored experimentally. We show that for certain initial momenta, a resonance can be negated entirely, whereas at others a resonance can be made to appear. At a larger number of kicks, all resonances are shown to narrow. We show that as a consequence, the individual "diffraction peaks" may split. We compare our results to numerical simulations as well as analytical theory.
arXiv comment7 pages, 5 figures
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