Trapping of Rydberg atoms in tight magnetic microtraps
Trapping of Rydberg atoms in tight magnetic microtraps
We explore the possibility to trap Rydberg atoms in tightly confining magnetic microtraps. The trapping frequencies for Rydberg atoms are expected to be influenced strongly by magnetic-field gradients. We show that there are regimes where Rydberg atoms can be trapped. Moreover, we show that so-called magic trapping conditions can be …