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Quantum localization of the kicked rydberg atom

Yoshida1, Reinhold, Burgdorfer

  • 1Department of Physics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-1200, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|October 4, 2000
PubMed
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Quantum localization stabilizes one-dimensional Rydberg atoms against chaotic ionization seen in classical systems. This quantum stability arises from "scars" of unstable periodic orbits, with localization length determined by energy excursions.

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Area of Science:

  • Quantum physics
  • Atomic physics
  • Nonlinear dynamics

Background:

  • Rydberg atoms are highly excited atoms with unique properties.
  • Classical systems can exhibit chaotic behavior and ionization under periodic impulses.
  • Quantum systems may display different stability characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate quantum localization in a one-dimensional Rydberg atom.
  • To compare the behavior of classical and quantum systems under periodic impulses.
  • To understand the role of unstable periodic orbits in quantum stability.

Main Methods:

  • Simulating a one-dimensional Rydberg atom subjected to a unidirectional periodic impulse train.
  • Analyzing the classical system's response to high-frequency impulses.

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  • Examining the quantum system's stability and localization phenomena.
  • Identifying "scars" of unstable periodic orbits.

    • Main Results:

    • The classical system exhibits chaotic behavior and rapid ionization at high frequencies.
    • The quantum system demonstrates remarkable stability and quantum localization.
    • Quantum localization is directly linked to the presence of "scars" from unstable periodic orbits.
    • The localization length is determined by the energy excursion along these periodic orbits.

    Conclusions:

    • Quantum localization provides a mechanism for stabilizing Rydberg atoms against ionization.
    • Unstable periodic orbits and their "scars" play a crucial role in quantum localization.
    • The energy excursion along periodic orbits quantifies the localization length in this system.