ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
42.50.Vk
;
32.80.Pj
;
35.80. + s
;
42.15.Eq
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Using a three-step transverse laser cooling scheme, a strongly diverging flow of metastable Ne(3s 3 P 2] atoms is compressed into a well-collimated, small diameter atomic beam (e.g., 1.4 mrad HWHM divergence at 3.6 mm beam diameter) with an unmodified axial velocity distribution centered at 580 m/s. The maximum increase in beam flux 1.04 m downstream of the source is a factor 1400; the maximum increase in phase space density, i.e., brightness, is a factor 160. The laser power used is only 140 mW. The scheme is extendable to a large variety of atomic species and enables the application of bright atomic beams in many areas of physics.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01081192
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