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We have theoretically and experimentally investigated the focusing properties of a detuned pulsed standing wave onto a beam of neutral atoms. In close analogy to the continuous-wave situation the dipole force leads to a periodic focusing of atoms with a period of λ/2, provided an adiabatic condition is fulfilled. Pulsed laser light is conveniently converted to short wavelengths and hence offers advantages in the application of atom lithography with elements of technological interest having blue or UV resonance lines.
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Received: 6 October 1999 / Revised version: 3 February 2000 / Published online: 5 April 2000
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Mützel, M., Haubrich, D. & Meschede, D. Nanoscale focusing of atoms with a pulsed standing wave . Appl Phys B 70, 689–694 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400050882
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400050882