A compact magneto-optical trap apparatus for calcium

Dammalapati, U. and Norris, I. and Maguire, L. and Borkowski, M. and Riis, E. (2009) A compact magneto-optical trap apparatus for calcium. Measurement Science and Technology, 20 (9). 095303. ISSN 0957-0233 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0957-0233/20/9/095303)

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Abstract

We present a compact apparatus for laser cooling and trapping of atomic calcium. The set-up consisting of a Zeeman-slowed thermal beam and a magneto-optical trap (MOT) has potential use for studying optical lattices, optical clocks, sensitive trace analysis, ultra-cold collisions and the feasibility of achieving quantum degeneracy in an alkaline earth element. Construction of the apparatus is described as well as the characterization of the trap in terms of atom number and lifetime. The lifetime results are compared with a rate equation model for the system.

ORCID iDs

Dammalapati, U., Norris, I., Maguire, L., Borkowski, M. and Riis, E. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3225-5302;
  • Item type:Article
    ID code:18997
    Dates:
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    September 2009
    Published
    Subjects:Science > Physics
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics
    Depositing user: Strathprints Administrator
    Date deposited:09 Jun 2010 13:41
    Last modified:11 Nov 2024 09:27
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/18997
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