Parametric excitations of trapped ions in a linear rf ion trap
- Department of Physics, Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas 77843 (United States)
The parametric resonant behavior of ions inside a linear rf ion trap is studied both theoretically and experimentally. Theoretically, the resonant motion of ions inside an ideal ion trap is described by approximating the trapping rf field as a harmonic pseudopotential with the ions being excited by an additional quadrupolar ac voltage. The resulting damped Mathieu equation is studied and the regions of resonant instability are predicted by investigating the solutions. Experimentally, the parametric excitation of Mg{sup +} ions is observed by subjecting the cloud of trapped ions to an additional quadrupolar ac field. The various ion motion resonances are detected through the disappearance of the laser-induced fluorescence signal. Weak damping is introduced by the presence of a low-pressure buffer gas. The experimental results are compared with the theoretical predictions.
- OSTI ID:
- 20632464
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. A, Vol. 66, Issue 6; Other Information: DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevA.66.063414; (c) 2002 The American Physical Society; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1050-2947
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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