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Interactions of light with an atomic particle are accompanied by exchange of momentum between the electromagnetic field and the atom. Narrowband resonance radiation from tunable lasers enhances the ensuing mechanical effects of light to the extent that it is possible to stop atoms emanating from a thermal gas and to trap atoms with light. We will also discuss charged ions trapped by types of electromagnetic fields other than light, and possibly cooled with light. The emphasis is on basic theoretical concepts and experimental procedures. Cooling and trap** of atomic particles is now a basic tool and large swaths of modern AMO physics depend on it, so the discussion of applications is necessarily cursory.
At the time of writing, the book 1 appears to be the standard reference on cooling and trap** of atoms. Reviews of various vintages with a substantial component on trapped particles include 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 . Optical lattices binding atoms, discussed in a tutorial manner in 6 , is presently a prominent frontier. Additional references ranging from pioneering works to representative recent examples are given as leads into specific topics. No assignment of credit or priority is implied.
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Javanainen, J. (2023). Cooling and Trap**. In: Drake, G.W.F. (eds) Springer Handbook of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. Springer Handbooks. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73893-8_79
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