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We consider the deflection and focusing of atoms in a quantized light field. We study the influence of spontaneous emission on the deflection pattern and propose a method to create narrow atomic wave packets. A possible experiment is suggested.
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Krähmer, D.S. et al. (1994). Atom Optics in Quantized Light Fields. In: Walls, D.F., Harvey, J.D. (eds) Quantum Optics VI. Springer Proceedings in Physics, vol 77. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79101-7_10
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