Optical dipole traps are used for trapping and localizing particles in various scientific fields,
including classical optics, quantum optics, and biophysics. Here, we propose and implement …

The neutral-atom quantum computing community has successfully implemented almost all
necessary steps for constructing a neutral-atom quantum computer. We present …

We report a process for fabricating high quality, defect-free spherical mirror templates
suitable for developing high finesse optical Fabry-Perot resonators. The process utilizes the …

We fabricate a miniature spherical mirror for tightly focusing an optical dipole trap for neutral
atoms. The mirror formation process is modelled to predict the dimensions for particular …

We analyse the van der Waals interaction of a neutral atom with the internal and external
surfaces of either a metal or dielectric nanosphere. We derive closed analytical equations for …

The prospects of employing a deep parabolic mirror as a focusing device for trapping neutral
atoms in an optical dipole trap are evaluated. It is predicted that such a dipole trap will result …

We report on the fabrication and diffraction-limited characterization of parabolic focusing
micromirrors. Sub–micron beam waists are measured for mirrors with 10-μm radius aperture …

In this thesis, we report a process for fabricating high quality, defect-free spherical mirror
templates suitable for developing high fi nesse optical Fabry-Perot resonators. The process …

The ability to trap and manipulate atoms with laser light has been a large interest in many
fields of physics. The first experimental success of trapping atoms in a light trap occurred in …

We report a process for fabricating high quality, defect-free spherical mirror templates
suitable for developing high finesse optical Fabry-Perot resonators. The process utilizes the …