ABSTRACT

This book deals specifically with the manipulation of atoms by laser light, describing the focusing, channeling and reflection of atoms by laser fields. It also describes the potential fields required to cause the phase change of the wave function necessary for the atomic interactions to occur.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|19 pages

Radiation Forces for Manipulation of Atoms

chapter 3|11 pages

Collimation of Atomic Beam

chapter 4|20 pages

Focusing of Atomic Beams

chapter 5|21 pages

Channeling of Atoms in a Standing Wave

chapter 6|13 pages

Reflection of Atoms by Light

chapter 7|9 pages

Atom Cavity

chapter 8|1 pages

Conclusion