Magneto-optic trap using a reversible, solid-state alkali-metal source

Kang, S. and Moore, K. R. and McGilligan, J. P. and Mott, R. and Mis, A. and Roper, C. and Donley, E. A. and Kitching, J. (2019) Magneto-optic trap using a reversible, solid-state alkali-metal source. Optics Letters, 44 (12). pp. 3002-3005. ISSN 0146-9592 (https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.44.003002)

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Abstract

We demonstrate a novel way to form and deplete a vapor-cell magneto-optic trap (MOT) using a reversible, solid-state alkali-metal source via an applied polarized voltage. Using ∼100 mW of electrical power, a trapped-atom number of 5 × 106 has been achieved, starting from near zero and the timescales of the MOT formation and depletion of ∼1 s. This fast, reversible, and low-power alkali-atom source is desirable in both tabletop and portable cold-atom systems. The core technology of this device should translate readily to other alkali and alkaline-earth elements that could find a wide range of uses in cold-atom systems and instruments.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:86895
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    6 June 2019
    Published
    5 May 2019
    Accepted
    25 March 2019
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    Subjects:Science > Physics > Optics. Light
    Science > Physics > Atomic physics. Constitution and properties of matter
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics > Optics
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:09 Oct 2023 11:23
    Last modified:15 Apr 2024 13:09
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/86895
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