Atom bunching with ultracold metastable helium

A. G. Manning, S. S. Hodgman, R. G. Dall, M. T. Johnsson, K. G.H. Baldwin, A. G. Truscott

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    Abstract

    We measure the second order correlation function for metastable helium atoms released from an ultracold trap source and observe bunching between thermal atoms. When correlations between Bose-Einstein condensed atoms are measured no bunching is observed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference
    Subtitle of host publication2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010 - San Jose, CA, United States
    Duration: 16 May 201021 May 2010

    Publication series

    NameLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010

    Conference

    ConferenceLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Jose, CA
    Period16/05/1021/05/10

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