Novel rubidium atomic beam with an alkali dispenser source
Journal Article
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· Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. A, Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
- College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610 (United States)
We describe a novel atomic beam apparatus with a resistively heated alkali dispenser source and a cold-pumped intermediate chamber. Using laser fluorescence spectroscopy we have measured the atomic density to be 3x10{sup 11} atoms/m{sup 3} and the total flux to be 5x10{sup 8} atoms/s in a 0.3 cm diameter beam. We have also characterized the velocity distribution of the source based on the Doppler-shifted fluorescence spectrum. The compact geometry, flexibility, and simplicity of the beam may make it useful as an optical frequency reference or for experiments on atom-cooling.
- OSTI ID:
- 20636779
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. A, Vacuum, Surfaces and Films, Journal Name: Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. A, Vacuum, Surfaces and Films Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 22; ISSN 0734-2101; ISSN JVTAD6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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