A Ruschhaupt et al 2006 J. Phys. B: At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 39 3833 doi:10.1088/0953-4075/39/18/012
A Ruschhaupt1, J G Muga2 and M G Raizen3
Show affiliationsWe discuss the relationship between recent proposals of 'atom diodes' or one-way barriers for ultracold atoms and a Maxwell demon valve: in particular the way in which these proposals make use of dissipation via a one-photon spontaneous emission and avoid violation of the second law.
37.10.Vz Mechanical effects of light on atoms, molecules, and ions
Issue 18 (28 September 2006)
Received 17 April 2006, in final form 23 July 2006
Published 7 September 2006
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