Quantum Jumps and Spin Dynamics of Interacting Atoms in a Strongly Coupled Atom-Cavity System

M. Khudaverdyan, W. Alt, T. Kampschulte, S. Reick, A. Thobe, A. Widera, and D. Meschede
Phys. Rev. Lett. 103, 123006 – Published 18 September 2009

Abstract

We experimentally investigate the spin dynamics of one and two neutral atoms strongly coupled to a high finesse optical cavity. We observe quantum jumps between hyperfine ground states of a single atom. The interaction-induced normal-mode splitting of the atom-cavity system is measured via the atomic excitation. Moreover, we observe the mutual influence of two atoms simultaneously coupled to the cavity mode.

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  • Received 23 January 2009

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.103.123006

©2009 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

M. Khudaverdyan*, W. Alt, T. Kampschulte, S. Reick, A. Thobe, A. Widera, and D. Meschede

  • Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Bonn, Wegelerstraße 8, 53115 Bonn, Germany

  • *mika@iap.uni-bonn.de

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Vol. 103, Iss. 12 — 18 September 2009

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