Controlled splitting of an atomic wave packet

Abstract

We propose a simple scheme capable of adiabatically splitting an atomic wave packet using two independent translating traps. Implemented with optical dipole traps, our scheme allows a high degree of flexibility for atom interferometry arrangements and highlights its potential as an efficient and high fidelity atom optical beam splitter.

4 pages, 4 figures. Accepted by Phys. Rev. Lett

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