Light-induced drift: last issues

摘要

Our most recent experiments on the light-induced drift effect are reviewed and discussed. Results are presented on the isotope separation of Rubidium, for the first time experimentally demonstrated upon saturated vapor conditions. A new manifestation of the light-induced drift, known as 'white light induced drift', has been experimentally demonstrated by using a laser with a particular cavity configuration and special spectral characteristics. Finally the production of vapor jets by light controlled diffusion is reported and its possible application discussed.