High Resolution Imaging of Single Atoms in a Quantum Gas

Understand

Our knowledge on ultracold quantum gases is strongly influenced by our ability to probe these objects.

• In situ imaging combined with single atom sensitivity is an especially appealing scenario as it can provide direct information on the structure and the correlations of such systems.
• For a precise characterization a high spatial resolution is mandatory.
• In particular, the perspective to study quantum gases in optical lattices makes a resolution well below one micrometer highly desirable.