Nanofiber-based second-order atomic Bragg lattice for collectively enhanced coupling

Abstract We propose two experimental schemes for nanofiber-based compensated optical dipole traps that optimize the collective coupling of a one-dimensional array of atoms. The created array satisfies the second-order Bragg condition (d = λ), facilitating constructive interference of atomic radiation into the nanofiber and generating coherent back reflections of guided modes. Both schemes use far-off resonance light to minimize light scattering and atomic heating. Our numerical study focuses on the D2 line for 87 Rb atoms. The results are generalizable to different atomic species and could improve the study of collective and nonlinear atomic effects.