Abstract
We propose a general procedure for reducing the three-dimensional Schrödinger equation for atoms moving along a strongly confining atomic waveguide to an effective one-dimensional equation. This procedure is applied to the case of a rotating closed-loop waveguide. The possibility of including mean-field atomic interactions is presented. Finally, application of the general theory to characterize a new concept of atomic waveguide based on optical tweezers is discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 162 |
| Journal | New Journal of Physics |
| Volume | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 30 Aug 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |