Wang, Y.
, Eardley, M.
, Knappe, S.
, Moreland, J.
, Hollberg, L.
and Kitching, J.
(2006),
Magnetic resonances in atomic vapor excited by a mechanical resonator, Physical Review Letters, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=50314
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Magnetic resonances in atomic vapor excited by a mechanical resonator
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Abstract
We demonstrate a direct resonant interaction between the mechanical motion of a mesoscopic resonator and the spin degree of freedom of a sample of neutral atoms in the gas phase. This coupling, mediated by a magnetic particle attached to the tip of the resonator, allows the excitation of the atomic spin precession about a static magnetic field. The novel coupled atom-resonator system may enable development of low-power, high performance sensors as well as cold atom manipulation, quantum computation, and high-resolution microscopy.Citation
Physical Review Letters
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97
Issue
227602
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Keywords
cantilever, magnetic resonance, magnetometer, mechanical oscillator, neutral atom
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Created December 1, 2006, Updated February 17, 2017