Geometric phase in anisotropic Kepler problem: Perspective for realization in Rydberg atoms

Abstract

We predict a gyroscopic effect that can be demonstrated with Rydberg atoms following the dynamics of a Kepler Hamiltonian with an additional uniaxial anisotropy induced by optical ponderomotive force. This effect is analogous to the rotation of the Foucault pendulum in response to the Earth's rotation. We argue that in Rydberg states with a large principal quantum number a similar geometric angle can be generated by mechanical rotations of an atomic-optical setup on time scales between $1\mu$s and $1$ms.

7 pages, 3 figures (accepted by PRL)

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