Simulation of Rydberg Ionization in Atomic Beams for FIB OptimizationThis study explores the excitation and ionization of an atomic beam as a pathway to optimize focused ion beams (FIBs) for high-precision applications. Leveraging the unique advantages of Rydberg…Clelia Bastelica, Azer Trimeche, Colin Lopez et al.·May 21, 2026SaveLearn
Inelastic collisions of fast charged particles with atoms. Relativistic plane-wave Born approximationA detailed formulation of the relativistic plane-wave Born approximation for inelastic collisions of charged particles with free atoms and positive ions is presented. The wave functions of the target…Francesc Salvat·May 21, 2026SaveLearn
Shell formation and two-dimensional nanofriction in three-dimensional ion Coulomb crystalsSelf-organized three-dimensional (3D) ion Coulomb crystals in linear Paul traps naturally form concentric shells that provide a curved, atomically resolved interface for studying two-dimensional (2D)…L. -A. Rüffert, T. E. Mehlstäubler·May 20, 2026SaveLearn
Observation of resonant monopole-dipole energy transfer between Rydberg atoms and polar moleculesResonant energy transfer (RET), between equal parity 1s65s3S1 and 1s66s3S1 Rydberg levels in helium has been observed in low-temperature (80 mK) collisions with…J. Zou, R. R. W. Wang, R. González-Férez et al.·May 20, 2026SaveLearn
Spatio-spectral vector light created by optical activity in rubidium vaporWe show that optical activity in atomic media can generate multidimensional correlations in frequency, polarization and spatial degrees of freedom, allowing us to observe frequency shifts as image…Richard Aguiar Maduro, Riaan P. Schmidt, Mustafa A. Al Khafaji et al.·May 19, 2026SaveLearn
Coherent All-Optical Radio Frequency Phase Sensing Using Multiphoton Dressing and InterferenceMulti-photon dressing and interference in atomic systems is a key to several cutting edge technologies like Rydberg atom radio frequency sensors, clocks and magnetometers because it enables the…Hongqiao Zhang, Pinrui Shen, Stephanie M. Bohaichuk et al.·May 19, 2026SaveLearn
Precision probing of ionic-core transitions in alkaline-earth Rydberg atomsWe report precision spectroscopy of ionic-core transitions in alkaline-earth Rydberg atoms. We demonstrate high-resolution measurements of isotope shifts and hyperfine splitting of dipole transitions…Mitsuki Odahara, Shinsuke Haze·May 19, 2026SaveLearn
High-stability offset-frequency locking of two lasers using a balanced filter discriminatorWe demonstrate a high-stability laser offset-frequency locking technique based on a balanced filter discriminator. The beat note between two 852 nm external-cavity diode lasers is down-converted in…Sang Eon Park, Meung Ho Seo, Young-Ho Park et al.·May 19, 2026SaveLearn
Elastic electron scattering from Zn, Cd, and HgWe present an extensive set of theoretical results for differential, integrated, and momentum transfer cross sections for the elastic scattering of electrons by zinc, cadmium, and mercury. This study…Mehrdad Adibzadeh, Constantine E. Theodosiou·May 19, 2026SaveLearn
Spin asymmetry for the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from Zn, Cd, and HgWe present an extensive set of theoretical results for spin asymmetry in the form of Sherman functions for the elastic scattering of electrons by zinc, cadmium, and mercury. This study extends the…Mehrdad Adibzadeh, Constantine E. Theodosiou·May 19, 2026SaveLearn
Fundamental Limits of Large Momentum Transfer in Optical LatticesLarge-momentum-transfer techniques are instrumental for the next generation of atom interferometers as they significantly improve their sensitivity. State-of-the-art implementations rely on elastic…Ashkan Alibabaei, Patrik Mönkeberg, Florian Fitzek et al.·May 19, 2026SaveLearn
Achieving High Filling of an Optical Lattice by Light-Assisted Redistribution of AtomsScalable arrays of individual atoms provide an ideal starting point for quantum information and simulation experiments. However, their preparation is often limited by light-assisted collisions…Lauren Weiss, Evan Yamaguchi, Claire Pritts et al.·May 18, 2026SaveLearn
Switching Rydberg interactions by three orders of magnitude using a terahertz fieldAtom-based quantum computing exploits the ability to enhance atom-atom interactions by employing laser excitation to higher-excited Rydberg states. Additional fields that drive transitions between…Karen Wadenpfuhl, Aaron Reinhard, Oliver Hughes et al.·May 18, 2026SaveLearn
Enhanced detection of electric field signals via squeezing-induced stochastic resonanceStochastic resonance (SR) could amplify weak electric-field signals in nonlinear systems by means of the externally injected noises. Here we propose and experimentally demonstrate a modified SR…Ya-Qi Wei, Tai-Hao Cui, Quan Yuan et al.·May 18, 2026SaveLearn
Photon-Atom Granularity Noise ThermometryWe propose granularity noise thermometry (GNT), a fluctuation-based optical thermometry scheme that exploits the intrinsic fluctuations of susceptibility arising from atomic discreteness. The power…Chen-Rong Liu, Yixuan Wang, Xiaowei Wang et al.·May 18, 2026SaveLearn
Production of Intense Spin-Polarized Beams of Hydrogen Isotopes by Charge Transfer with High Density Raman-Pumped Alkali-Metal VaporsIt should be possible to generate multi-ampere spin-polarized beams of hydrogen isotopes by repeated charge-transfer collisions in highly spin-polarized Cs vapor. Estimates suggest that off-resonant…Thad G. Walker, Cary B. Forest, Deniz D. Yavuz·May 15, 2026SaveLearn
Multipole blackbody radiation shift in Rydberg atomsWe study the role of retardation in the energy shift of Rydberg states induced by thermal radiation, focusing on the case of temperatures higher than those for which the electric-dipole approximation…R. M. Potvliege·May 15, 2026SaveLearn
Fluorescence and Relaxation Dynamics of Cesium in Argon Matrices: Multiple Trapping Sites and Host-Guest InteractionsWe investigate the fluorescence and relaxation dynamics of Cs atoms embedded in a cryogenic argon matrix using spectroscopy measurements combined with diatomic-in-molecule (DIM) simulations. The data…S. Lahs, H. Dinesan, S. Mahapatra et al.·May 15, 2026SaveLearn
Rovibrational structure and electric dipole moments of the AcOCH3+ ionThe possibility of laser cooling and the presence of closely spaced rovibrational doublets make polyatomic molecules an attractive platform for the P, T-violation searches. We…Anna Zakharova·May 14, 2026SaveLearn
The PairInteraction Toolkit for Modeling Rydberg Physics in Alkali and Alkaline-Earth-Like AtomsRydberg atoms provide a powerful platform for exploring strongly interacting quantum systems, both in free space and in structured electromagnetic environments, with growing applications in quantum…Johannes Mögerle, Frederic Hummel, Alicia Keil et al.·May 14, 2026SaveLearn
Parity Nonconservation in Rb and Sr+ due to Low-Mass Vector BosonWe calculate the parity non-conserving (PNC) electric-dipole (E1) transition amplitudes for the 5s - 6s and 5s - 4d3/2 transitions in Rb and Sr+. Our results include both the…V. A. Dzuba, V. V. Flambaum, G. K. Vong·May 14, 2026SaveLearn
Lifetime of the 2F7/2 level in Yb+ for spontaneous emission of electric octupole radiationWe report a measurement of the radiative lifetime of the 2F7/2 level of 171Yb+ that is coupled to the 2S1/2 ground state via an electric octupole transition. The radiative…R. Lange, A. A. Peshkov, N. Huntemann et al.·May 14, 2026SaveLearn
Momentum-space signatures of radial orbital nodes in XUV photoionizationPhotoelectron momentum distributions (PMDs) are widely used to probe light matter interactions, yet their angular features are generally assumed to be governed primarily by angular momentum selection…Neha Kukreti, Amol R. Holkundkar·May 13, 2026SaveLearn
Λ-enhanced gray-molasses loading and EIT cooling of neutral atoms in nanophotonic trapsNanophotonic traps for cold atoms typically have trap volumes that are orders of magnitude smaller than, e.g., free-space optical tweezers. This makes efficient loading of these traps challenging,…Lucas Pache, Antoine Glicenstein, Philipp Schneeweiss et al.·May 13, 2026SaveLearn
Axion-Exchange Contribution to the Energy of Lithium-Like IonsAxions and axion-like particles are among the most promising candidates for dark matter and for manifestations of new physics beyond the Standard Model. In the present work, the contribution of axion…R. R. Abdullin, A. V. Volotka, D. A. Glazov et al.·May 12, 2026SaveLearn