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Angular-momentum spatial distribution symmetry breaking in Rb by an external magnetic field
2001
Physical Review A. Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Excited state angular momentum alignment -- orientation conversion for atoms with hyperfine structure in presence of an external magnetic field is investigated. Transversal orientation in these conditions is reported for the first time. This phenomenon occurs under Paschen Back conditions at intermediate magnetic field strength. Weak radiation from a linearly polarized diode laser is used to excite Rb atoms in a cell. The laser beam is polarized at an angle of pi/4 with respect to the external
doi:10.1103/physreva.63.023407
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