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Y. H. Jiang

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Dynamics of position disordered Ising spins with a soft-core potential

We theoretically study magnetization relaxation of Ising spins distributed randomly in a $d$-dimension homogeneous and Gaussian profile under a soft-core two-body interaction potential $\propto1/[1+(r/R_c)^α]$ ($α\ge d$), where $r$ is the inter-spin distance and $R_c$ is the soft-core radius. The dynamics starts with all spins polarized in the transverse direction. In the homogeneous case, an analytic expression is derived at the thermodynamic limit, which starts as $\propto\exp(-t^2)$ and follows a stretched-exponential law asymptotically at long time with an exponent $β=d/α$. In between an oscillating behaviour is observed with a damping amplitude. For Gaussian samples, the degree of disorder in the system can be controlled by the ratio $l_ρ/R_c$ with $l_ρ$ the mean inter-spin distance and the magnetization dynamics is investigated numerically. In the limit of $l_ρ/R_c\ll1$, a coherent many-body dynamics is recovered for the total magnetization despite of the position disorder of spins. In the opposite limit of $l_ρ/R_c\gg1$, a similar dynamics as that in the homogeneous case emerges at later time after a initial fast decay of the magnetization. We obtain a stretched exponent of $β\approx0.18$ for the asymptotic evolution with $d=3, α=6$, which is different from that in the homogeneous case ($β=0.5$).

cond-mat.stat-mech

Rydberg blockade in an ultracold strontium gas revealed by two-photon excitation dynamics

We demonstrate the interaction-induced blockade effect in an ultracold $^{88}$Sr gas via studying the time dynamics of a two-photon excitation to the triplet Rydberg series $5\mathrm{s}n\mathrm{s}\, ^3\textrm{S}_1$ for five different principle quantum numbers $n$ ranging from 19 to 37. By using a multi-pulse excitation sequence to increase the detection sensitivity we could identify Rydberg-excitation-induced atom losses as low as $<1\%$. Based on an optical Bloch equation formalism, treating the Rydberg-Rydberg interaction on a mean-field level, the van der Waals coefficients are extracted from the observed dynamics, which agree fairly well with \emph{ab initio} calculations.

physics.atom-ph

Terahertz field induced near-cutoff even-order harmonics in femtosecond laser

High-order harmonic generation by femtosecond laser pulse in the presence of a moderately strong terahertz (THz) field is studied under the strong field approximation, showing a simple proportionality of near-cutoff even-order harmonic (NCEH) amplitude to the THz electric field. The formation of the THz induced-NCEHs is analytically shown for both continuous wave and Gaussian pulse. The perturbation analysis with regard to the frequency ratio of the THz field to the femtosecond pulse shows the THz-induced NCEHs originates from its first-order correction, and the available parametric conditions for the phenomenon is also clarified. As the complete characterization of the time-domain waveform of broadband THz field is essential for a wide variety of applications, the work provides an alternative time-resolved field-detection technique, allowing for a robust broadband characterization of pulses in THz spectral range.

physics.optics

Terahertz Emisssion from Quantum Interference of Electron Trajectories

The semiclassical electron trajectory, the so-called quantum orbits, is employed to explain the terahertz wave generation (TWG) in dual-color strong field, and the feasibility of the theory is validated by the measurement. We find that TWG stems from quantum path interference of partial electron wavepacket released at the neighbouring cycles of the dual-color electric field, manifesting the temporal Young's double-slit interference of single electron. The trajectories released from neighbouring cycles, creating TWG, also account for intercycle interference fringes in the photoelectron momentum distribution, whereas no signature of TWG is found when taking trajectories only from a single cycle.

physics.atom-ph

Dual-Color Laser Induced Terahertz Generation in Strong Field Approximation

The mechanism of the terahertz (THz) wave generation (TWG) in dual-color fields is elucidated within the theoretical framework of single-atom based strong field approximation (SFA). Evaluating the transition dipole moment, the continuum-continuum (CC) transition, rather than the continuum-bound recombination for the high-order harmonic generation, is confirmed to be the core mechanism of the TWG. The analytic form of the SFA-based CC description is consistent with the classical photoelectric current model, establishing the quantum-classical correspondence for the TWG. The theory is supported by parametric dependence of experimental THz yields calibrated by the joint measurement of the third-order harmonics. Present studies leave open the possibility of probing the ultrafast dynamics of continuum electron.

quant-ph

Applicability of coupling strength estimation for linear chains of restricted access

The characterization of an unknown quantum system requires the Hamiltonian identification. The full access to the system, however, is usually restricted, hindering the direct retrieval of relevant parameters, and a reliable indirect estimation is usually required. In this work, the algorithm proposed by Burgarth et al. [Phys. Rev. A 79, 020305 (2009)], which allows estimating the coupling strengths in a linear chain by addressing only one end site, is further investigated. The scheme is numerically studied for states with chain structure, exploring its applicability against observational errors including the limited signal-noise ratio and the finite spectral width. The spectral distribution of the end state is shown to determine the applicability of the method, and reducing the loss from truncated spectral components is critical to realizing the robust reconstruction of coupling strengths.

quant-ph

Analyzing a single-laser repumping scheme for efficient loading of a strontium magneto-optical trap

We demonstrate enhanced loading of strontium atoms into a magneto-optical trap using a repumping scheme from the metastable state via the doubly-excited state $5\mathrm{s}5\mathrm{p}\,^3\mathrm{P}_2 \rightarrow 5\mathrm{p}^2\,^3\mathrm{P}_2$ at $481~\mathrm{nm}$. The number of trapped atoms is increased by an order of magnitude. The frequency and intensity dependence of the atom number enhancement, with respect to the non-repumping case, is well reproduced by a simple rate equation model, which also describes single-laser repumping schemes reported previously. The repumping scheme is limited by a weak additional loss channel into the long-lived $5\mathrm{s}5\mathrm{p}\,^3\mathrm{P}_0$ state. For low repumping intensities, the signature of a halo formed by magnetically trapped atoms in the metastable state is found.

physics.atom-ph

Measurement of the strontium triplet Rydberg series by depletion spectroscopy of ultracold atoms

We report on the atom loss spectroscopy of strontium Rydberg atoms in a magneto-optical trap, using a two-photon excitation scheme through the intermediate state $5\mathrm{s}5\mathrm{p} \, ^3\mathrm{P}_1$. Energies of the $5\mathrm{s}n\mathrm{s} \, ^3\mathrm{S}_1$ and $5\mathrm{s}n\mathrm{d} \, ^3\mathrm{D}_{1,2}$ Rydberg series of $^{88}$Sr in the range $13 \leq n \leq 50$ are determined with an absolute accuracy of 10 MHz, including the perturbed region where the $5\mathrm{s}n\mathrm{d} \, ^3\mathrm{D}_{2}$ series couples to the $5\mathrm{s}n\mathrm{d} \, ^1\mathrm{D}_{2}$ series. This represents an improvement by more than two orders of magnitude compared to previously published data. The quantum defects for each series are determined using the extended Rydberg-Ritz formula in the range where there is no strong perturbation. A value of $1\,377\,012\,721(10) \,\mathrm{MHz}$ for the first ionization limit of $^{88}$Sr is extracted.

physics.atom-ph

Recoil-ion momentum spectroscopy of photoionization of cold rubidium atoms in a strong laser field

We study photoionization of cold rubidium atoms in a strong infrared laser field using a magneto-optical trap (MOT) recoil ion momentum spectrometer. Three types of cold rubidium target are provided, operating in two-dimension (2D) MOT, 2D molasses, and 3D MOT with densities in the orders of $10^7$ atoms/cm$^3$, $10^8$ atoms/cm$^3$, and $10^9$ atoms/cm$^3$, respectively. The density profile and the temperature of 3D MOT are characterized using the absorption imaging and photoionization. The momentum distributions of Rb$^+$ created by absorption of two- or three-photon illuminate a dipole-like double-peak structure, in good agreement with the results in the strong field approximation. The yielding momentum resolution of $0.12 \pm 0.03$ a.u. is achieved in comparison with theoretical calculations, exhibiting the great prospects for the study of electron correlations in alkali metal atoms through interaction with strong laser pulses.

quant-ph

Ultrafast Mapping of Coherent Dynamics and Density Matrix Reconstruction in Terahertz-Assisted Laser Field

A time-resolved spectroscopic protocol exploiting terahertz-assisted photoionization is proposed to reconstruct transient density matrix. Population and coherence elements are effectively mapped onto spectrally separated peaks in photoionization spectra. The beatings of coherence dynamics can be temporally resolved beyond the pulse duration, and the relative phase between involved states is directly readable from the oscillatory spectral distribution. As demonstrated by a photo-excited multilevel open quantum system, the method shows potential applications for sub-femtosecond time-resolved measurements of coherent dynamics with free electron lasers and tabletop laser fields.

quant-ph

Terahertz generation in dual-color laser: continuum electron in strong-field single-atom ionization

The terahertz (THz) generation in a dual-color field was investigated experimentally by precisely controlling the relative time delay $τ$ and polarization $θ$ of dual-color lasers, where the accompanying third-harmonic generation (THG) is employed to determine $τ$ up to the sub-wavelength accuracy. An anticorrelation of the yields between THz and THG with $τ$ was displayed. Compared with the theoretical simulations, the experimental results reveal that the continuum-continuum transitions of the released electron after single-atom ionization are the dominating mechanism for THz generation, which is opposite to the high-harmonic generation (HHG) based on the recollision mechanism, or the radiation induced by perturbative bound-bound transitions.

physics.optics

Laser frequency stabilization using a commercial wavelength meter

We present the characterization of a laser frequency stabilization scheme using a state-of-the-art wavelength meter based on solid Fizeau interferometers. For a frequency-doubled Ti-sapphire laser operated at 461 nm, an absolute Allan deviation below $10^{-9}$ with a standard deviation of $1$ MHz over 10\,h is achieved. Using this laser for cooling and trapping of strontium atoms, the wavemeter scheme provides excellent stability in single-channel operation. Multi-channel operation with a multimode fiber switch results in fluctuations of the atomic fluorescence correlated to residual frequency excursions of the laser. The wavemeter-based frequency stabilization scheme can be applied to a wide range of atoms and molecules for laser spectroscopy, cooling and trapping.

physics.ins-det

Two-dimensional magneto-optical trap as a source for cold strontium atoms

We report on the realization of a transversely loaded two-dimensional magneto-optical trap serving as a source for cold strontium atoms. We analyze the dependence of the source's properties on various parameters, in particular the intensity of a pushing beam accelerating the atoms out of the source. An atomic flux exceeding $10^9\,\mathrm{atoms/s}$ at a rather moderate oven temperature of $500\,^\circ\mathrm{C}$ is achieved. The longitudinal velocity of the atomic beam can be tuned over several tens of m/s by adjusting the power of the pushing laser beam. The beam divergence is around $60$ mrad, determined by the transverse velocity distribution of the cold atoms. The slow atom source is used to load a three-dimensional magneto-optical trap realizing loading rates up to $10^9\,\mathrm{atoms/s}$ without indication of saturation of the loading rate for increasing oven temperature. The compact setup avoids undesired effects found in alternative sources like, e.g., Zeeman slowers, such as vacuum contamination and black-body radiation due to the hot strontium oven.

physics.atom-ph

Dimerized Decomposition of Quantum Evolution on an Arbitrary Graph

The study of quantum evolution on graphs for diversified topologies is beneficial to modeling various realistic systems. A systematic method, the dimerized decomposition, is proposed to analyze the dynamics on an arbitrary network. By introducing global "flows" among interlinked dimerized subsystems, each of which locally consists of an input and a output port, the method provides an intuitive picture that the local properties of the subsystem are separated from the global structure of the network. The pictorial interpretation of quantum evolution as multiple flows through the graph allows for the analysis of the complex network dynamics supplementary to the conventional spectral method.

quant-ph

Watching the acetylene vinylidene intramolecular reaction in real time

It is a long-standing dream of scientists to capture the ultra-fast dynamics of molecular or chemical reactions in real time and to make a molecular movie. With free-electron lasers delivering extreme ultraviolet (XUV) light at unprecedented intensities, in combination with pump-probe schemes, it is now possible to visualize structural changes on the femtosecond time scale in photo-excited molecules. In hydrocarbons the absorption of a single photon may trigger the migration of a hydrogen atom within the molecule. Here, such a reaction was filmed in acetylene molecules (C2H2) showing a partial migration of one of the protons along the carbon backbone which is consistent with dynamics calculations on ab initio potential energy surfaces. Our approach opens attractive perspectives and potential applications for a large variety of XUV-induced ultra-fast phenomena in molecules relevant to physics, chemistry, and biology.

physics.atm-clus

Correlation between Internal States and Strength in Bulk Metallic Glass

The internal states or local structures of bulk metallic glass (BMGs) can be well reflected from the changes of density, structural relaxation as well as the elastic constants. With the increasing free volume (FV) content, more local atomic clusters are capable of simultaneous plastic shear at different sites in the metallic glasses, inducing large plasticity. In this work, we report a close correlation between the internal states and strength in a BMG and discover that the yield strength can be changed by varying of the casting current, revealing that the yielding strength of BMGs is not only intrinsically associated with the glass transition, but also with the internal states, such as free volume and elastic properties. Such results may have some implications for understanding the correlations between the internal states and mechanical properties of BMGs.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Time-Resolved Measurement of Interatomic Coulombic Decay in Ne_2

The lifetime of interatomic Coulombic decay (ICD) [L. S. Cederbaum et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 79, 4778 (1997)] in Ne_2 is determined via an extreme ultraviolet pump-probe experiment at the Free-Electron Laser in Hamburg. The pump pulse creates a 2s inner-shell vacancy in one of the two Ne atoms, whereupon the ionized dimer undergoes ICD resulting in a repulsive Ne^{+}(2p^{-1}) - Ne^{+}(2p^{-1}) state, which is probed with a second pulse, removing a further electron. The yield of coincident Ne^{+} - Ne^{2+} pairs is recorded as a function of the pump-probe delay, allowing us to deduce the ICD lifetime of the Ne_{2}^{+}(2s^{-1}) state to be (150 +/- 50) fs in agreement with quantum calculations.

physics.atm-clus