Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Concept Videos

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Interference01:30

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Interference

400
In atomic emission spectroscopy (AES), high-temperature atomizers excite a broad range of elements and molecules that generate complex emissions from sources such as oxides, hydroxides, and flame combustion products in the flame or plasma. Several strategies can be employed to minimize spectral interferences caused by overlapping emission lines or bands. These include increasing instrument resolution, choosing alternative emission lines, optimally placing the detector in low-background regions,...
400

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

The influence of chirality on the macroscopic behavior of multiferroic smectic phases.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same journal

Polaron transformed canonically consistent quantum master equation.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same journal

The x-ray absorption spectrum of the propargyl radical C3H3●.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same journal

Transient hydroperoxyalkyl intermediates (•QOOH) in isopentane oxidation. I. Conformer- and isomer-resolved infrared spectra.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same journal

Transient hydroperoxyalkyl intermediates (•QOOH) in isopentane oxidation. II. Isomer-resolved unimolecular dynamics.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same journal

Quantum state-to-state dynamics studies of the C(3P) + OH(X2Π) → CO(a3Π) + H(2S) reaction based on a new HCO(12A″) potential energy surface.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
See all related articles
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 7, 2025

Quantum State Engineering of Light with Continuous-wave Optical Parametric Oscillators
09:23

Quantum State Engineering of Light with Continuous-wave Optical Parametric Oscillators

Published on: May 30, 2014

14.8K

Atom interferometry with quantized light pulses.

Katharina Soukup1, Fabio Di Pumpo1, Tobias Aßmann1

  • 1Institut für Quantenphysik and Center for Integrated Quantum Science and Technology (IQ), Universität Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, D-89069 Ulm, Germany.

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|May 4, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Atom diffraction patterns are identical for classical and quantum photon-number states. However, atom interferometers in coherent states approach classical limits, with low photon numbers reducing visibility due to quantum information.

More Related Videos

Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source
12:19

Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source

Published on: April 4, 2017

8.6K
Implementation of a Reference Interferometer for Nanodetection
16:11

Implementation of a Reference Interferometer for Nanodetection

Published on: April 26, 2014

9.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 7, 2025

Quantum State Engineering of Light with Continuous-wave Optical Parametric Oscillators
09:23

Quantum State Engineering of Light with Continuous-wave Optical Parametric Oscillators

Published on: May 30, 2014

14.8K
Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source
12:19

Measurement of Quantum Interference in a Silicon Ring Resonator Photon Source

Published on: April 4, 2017

8.6K
Implementation of a Reference Interferometer for Nanodetection
16:11

Implementation of a Reference Interferometer for Nanodetection

Published on: April 26, 2014

9.5K

Area of Science:

  • Quantum optics
  • Atom interferometry
  • Quantum information

Background:

  • Far-field diffraction patterns of atoms are identical for classical light and quantum photon-number states.
  • Diffraction from coherent states, despite similarities to classical light, exhibits distinct behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the behavior of atom interferometers using light-pulse beam splitters and mirrors in intense coherent states.
  • To analyze the impact of low photon numbers and quantum information on interference visibility.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of atom diffraction and interference.
  • Comparison of atom interferometer signals in coherent states versus classical fields.
  • Examination of effects in single photon-number states and superpositions.

Main Results:

  • Atom interferometer interference signals in intense coherent states approach classical field limits.
  • Low photon numbers in coherent states reveal light's granular structure.
  • Quantum 'which-way' information encoded in the field reduces interference visibility.

Conclusions:

  • Coherent states in atom interferometry can mimic classical light behavior under high intensity.
  • The quantum nature of light, particularly at low photon counts, fundamentally impacts interference visibility.
  • Understanding these quantum effects is crucial for advanced atom interferometry applications.