We theoretically analyse a multi-modes atomic interferometer consisting of a sequence of Kapitza-Dirac pulses (KD) applied to cold atoms trapped in a harmonic trap. The pulses spatially split the atomic wave-functions...We theoretically analyse a multi-modes atomic interferometer consisting of a sequence of Kapitza-Dirac pulses (KD) applied to cold atoms trapped in a harmonic trap. The pulses spatially split the atomic wave-functions while the harmonic trap coherently recombines all modes by acting as a coherent spatial mirror. The phase shifts accumulated among different KD pulses are estimated by measuring the number of atoms in each output mode or by fitting the density profile. The sensitivity is rigorously calculated by the Fisher information and the Cramér-Rao lower bound. We predict, with typical experimental parameters, a temperature independent sensitivity which, in the case of the measurement of the gravitational constant g can significantly exceed the sensitivity of current atomic interferometers.展开更多
Silicene,silicon analogue to graphene which possesses a two-dimensional(2D)hexagonal lattice,has attracted increasing attention in the last few years due to predicted unique properties.However,silicon naturally posses...Silicene,silicon analogue to graphene which possesses a two-dimensional(2D)hexagonal lattice,has attracted increasing attention in the last few years due to predicted unique properties.However,silicon naturally possesses a three-dimensional(3D)diamond structure,so there seems to be not any natural solid phase of silicon similar to graphite.Here we report the synthesis of new silicene structure with a unique rectangular lattice by using a coherent electron beam to irradiate amorphous silicon nanofilm produced by pulsed laser deposition(PLD).Under the irradiation of coherent electron beam with proper kinetic energy,the surface layer of silicon nanofilm can be crystallized into silicene.The dynamic stability and the energy band properties of this new silicene structure are investigated by using first-principle calculations and density function theory(DFT)with the help of the observed crystalline structure and lattice constant.The new silicene structure has a real direct bandgap of 0.78 eV.Interestingly,the simulating calculation shows that the convex bond angle is 118°in the new silicene structure with rectangular lattices.The DFT simulations reveal that this new silicene structure has a Dirac-cone-like energy band.The experimental realization of silicene and the theoretically predicted properties shed light on the silicon material with potential applications in new devices.展开更多
文摘We theoretically analyse a multi-modes atomic interferometer consisting of a sequence of Kapitza-Dirac pulses (KD) applied to cold atoms trapped in a harmonic trap. The pulses spatially split the atomic wave-functions while the harmonic trap coherently recombines all modes by acting as a coherent spatial mirror. The phase shifts accumulated among different KD pulses are estimated by measuring the number of atoms in each output mode or by fitting the density profile. The sensitivity is rigorously calculated by the Fisher information and the Cramér-Rao lower bound. We predict, with typical experimental parameters, a temperature independent sensitivity which, in the case of the measurement of the gravitational constant g can significantly exceed the sensitivity of current atomic interferometers.
基金the Science and Technology Program of Guizhou Province,China(Grant Nos.[2018]5781 and[2020]1Y022)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics and Department of Physics,Fudan University,Shanghai,China(Grant No.KF201903)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11847084)。
文摘Silicene,silicon analogue to graphene which possesses a two-dimensional(2D)hexagonal lattice,has attracted increasing attention in the last few years due to predicted unique properties.However,silicon naturally possesses a three-dimensional(3D)diamond structure,so there seems to be not any natural solid phase of silicon similar to graphite.Here we report the synthesis of new silicene structure with a unique rectangular lattice by using a coherent electron beam to irradiate amorphous silicon nanofilm produced by pulsed laser deposition(PLD).Under the irradiation of coherent electron beam with proper kinetic energy,the surface layer of silicon nanofilm can be crystallized into silicene.The dynamic stability and the energy band properties of this new silicene structure are investigated by using first-principle calculations and density function theory(DFT)with the help of the observed crystalline structure and lattice constant.The new silicene structure has a real direct bandgap of 0.78 eV.Interestingly,the simulating calculation shows that the convex bond angle is 118°in the new silicene structure with rectangular lattices.The DFT simulations reveal that this new silicene structure has a Dirac-cone-like energy band.The experimental realization of silicene and the theoretically predicted properties shed light on the silicon material with potential applications in new devices.
