Spatially resolved magnetometry using cold atoms in dark optical tweezers

Opt Express. 2010 Feb 1;18(3):2190-6. doi: 10.1364/OE.18.002190.

Abstract

We use Faraday spectroscopy of atoms confined to crossed hollow beam tweezers to map magnetic fields over 3 millimeters with 200 micron resolution in a single trap loading cycle. The hollow beams are formed using spatial light modulation, and the trap location is scanned using acousto-optic deflectors. We demonstrate the technique by mapping a linear quadrupole magnetic field with 10 nT sensitivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.