Magic wavelengths for the $6s^2\,^1S_0-6s6p\,^3P_1^o$ transition in ytterbium atom

TL;DR

This paper calculates magic wavelengths for specific transitions in ytterbium, aiding in state-insensitive cooling and trapping of neutral Yb atoms for quantum applications.

Contribution

The study identifies specific magic wavelengths for Yb's transitions using relativistic ab initio calculations, advancing precision control in atomic physics experiments.

Findings

Two magic wavelengths at 1035.7 nm and 612.9 nm for M_J=0 transition.

Three magic wavelengths at 1517.68 nm, 1036.0 nm, and 858 nm for M_J=±1 transitions.

Results facilitate state-insensitive cooling and trapping of Yb atoms.

Abstract

The static and dynamic electric-dipole polarizabilities of the $6s^2\,^1S_0$ and $6s6p\,^3P_1^o$ states of Yb are calculated by using the relativistic ab initio method. Focusing on the red detuning region to the $6s^2\,^1S_0-6s6p\,^3P_1^o$ transition, we find two magic wavelengths at 1035.7(2) nm and 612.9(2) nm for the $6s^2\,^1S_0-6s6p\,^3P_1^o, M_J=0$ transition and three magic wavelengthes at 1517.68(6) nm, 1036.0(3) nm and 858(12) nm for the $6s^2\,^1S_0-6s6p\,^3P_1^o, M_J=\pm1$ transitions. Such magic wavelengths are of particular interest for attaining the state-insensitive cooling, trapping, and quantum manipulation of neutral Yb atom.