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High resolution two-dimensional atomic microscopy via superposition of three probe coherences and three standing wave fields

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We theoretically investigate two-dimensional (2D) atomic microscopy by the superposition of three probe coherences and three standing-wave fields in a five-level atomic system. For the first time, we use such a unique configuration for the precise atomic microscopy. Under suitable conditions, the localization behavior is improved significantly having maximum probability. We reveal multiple localized peaks in a single wavelength domain through the absorption spectrum of the weak probe fields. We theoretically obtain the high-resolution and high-precision 2D atomic microscopy with 100% localization probability in a specific region of 2D space. The spatial resolution of the atom is enhanced in the proposed atomic system with significant probability and minimum uncertainty. The results might have vital role in laser cooling and trapping of neutral atoms and nano-lithography.

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  1. Lab of Theoretical Physics, Department of Physics, Hazara University, Mansehra, 21300, Pakistan

    Naeem Ullah & Muhammad Haneef

  2. Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Quantum Technology and Device, Department of Physics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China

    Muhammad Idrees & Muhib Ullah

  3. Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Research Group, Department of Physics, University of Malakand, Chakdara Dir(L), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

    Muhammad Idrees, Bakth Amin Bacha & Arif Ullah

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Ullah, N., Idrees, M., Ullah, M. et al. High resolution two-dimensional atomic microscopy via superposition of three probe coherences and three standing wave fields. Opt Quant Electron 53, 312 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-021-02954-4

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