Atom-optics billiards - Non-linear dynamics with cold atoms in optical traps

Andrey Kaplan, M Andersen, Noga Friedman, Nir Davidson

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Abstract

We developed a new experimental system (the "atom-optics billiard") and demonstrated chaotic and regular dynamics of cold, optically trapped atoms. We show that the softness of the walls and additional optical potentials can be used to manipulate the structure of phase space.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)239-267
Number of pages29
JournalChaotic Dynamics And Transport In Classical And Quantum Systems
Volume182
Publication statusPublished - 2005
EventNATO-Advanced-Study-Institute on International Summer School on Chaotic Dynamics and Transport in Classical and Quantum Systems - Cargese, FRANCE
Duration: 18 Aug 200330 Aug 2003

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