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We present a novel design for a single-mode, hollow optical fibre, which is suitable for use as a waveguide for atomic de Broglie waves. The design, development and characterisation of such a fibre are discussed, as well as an optimised method for coupling light into the fibre.
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Received: 22 May 2001 / Revised version: 5 September 2001 / Published online: 29 November 2001
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Dall, R., Hoogerland, M., Tierney, D. et al. Single-mode hollow optical fibres for atom guiding. Appl Phys B 74, 11–18 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400100770
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400100770