Guiding of cold atoms by a red-detuned laser beam of moderate power

B. T. Wolschrijn, R. A. Cornelussen, R. J. C. Spreeuw +1

We report measurements on the guiding of cold ${}^{87}$Rb atoms from a magneto-optical trap by a continuous light beam over a vertical distance of 6.5 mm. For moderate laser power ($…