Trapping ultracold atoms in submicron period magnetic lattices

Periodic arrays of magnetic microtraps patterned on a magnetic film provide a potential complementary tool to conventional optical lattices for trapping ultracold atoms. Dr. Tran’s thesis presents the trapping of Rubidium atoms in submicron period triangular and square magnetic lattices on an atom chip. The results demonstrate an advance in using magnetic lattices to simulate novel condensed matter phenomena and also provide insight into the study of atom-surface interactions.