Name of the Journal:
Annalen der Physik
Date of Pub:
October 10, 2007
Year of Publication:
2007
Volume:
16
Issue:
10-11
Pages:
767-779
Publisher Name, Address and Year:
WILEY-VCH Verlag
Abstract:
After reviewing the limitation by the fine structure constant α of the dimensionless coupling constant of an hydrogenic atom with a mode of the electromagnetic field in a cavity, we show that the situation presents itself differently for an artificial Josephson atom coupled to a transmission line resonator. Whereas the coupling constant for the case where such an atom is placed inside the dielectric of the resonator is proportional to α1/2, the coupling of the Josephson atom when it is placed in series with the conducting elements of the resonator is proportional to α-1/2 and can reach values greater than 1.
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