Introduction to Laser Cooling
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Introduction: Classical Molasses and Beam Slowing
This chapter provides an introduction to the several core concepts of 8.422, particularly the idea of cooling atoms with light. The material serves as an "appetizer" for the rigorous treatment which comes later.