Abstract
We report the observation of directed diffusion in a symmetric periodic potential. This has been realized with cold atoms in a one-dimensional dissipative optical lattice. A zero mean force temporary asymmetric induces the directed motion of a brownian particle.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science (QELS) - Technical Digest Series |
| Volume | 89 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2003 |