Versatile cold atom source for multi-species experiments

Journal Article · Sat Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2014 · Review of Scientific Instruments

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4900577· OSTI ID:22392216

Paris-Mandoki, A.; Jones, M. D.; Nute, J.; Warriar, S.; Wu, J. ^[1]

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1. School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD (United Kingdom)

We present a dual-species oven and Zeeman slower setup capable of producing slow, high-flux atomic beams for loading magneto-optical traps. Our compact and versatile system is based on electronic switching between different magnetic field profiles and is applicable to a wide range of multi-species experiments. We give details of the vacuum setup, coils, and simple electronic circuitry. In addition, we demonstrate the performance of our system by optimized, sequential loading of magneto-optical traps of lithium-6 and cesium-133.

• OSTI ID: 22392216
• Journal Information: Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 85, Issue 11; Other Information: (c) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0034-6748
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ATOMIC BEAMS
ATOMS
CESIUM 133
LITHIUM 6
MAGNETIC FIELDS
OVENS
PERFORMANCE
TRAPS
ZEEMAN EFFECT