Quantum jumps and spin dynamics of interacting atoms in a strongly coupled atom-cavity system.
We experimentally investigate the spin dynamics of one and two neutral atoms strongly coupled to a high finesse optical cavity. We observe quantum jumps between hyperfine ground states of a single atom. The interaction-induced normal-mode splitting of the atom-cavity system is measured via the atomic excitation. Moreover, we observe the mutual influence of two atoms simultaneously coupled to the cavity mode.
Institut für Angewandte Physik, Universität Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany. mika@iap.uni-bonn.de
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