Title :
Light induced desorption and diffusion of alkali atoms in porous glasses
Author :
Marinelli, C. ; Mariotti, E. ; Biancalana, V. ; Veronesi, Stefano ; Moi, L.
Abstract :
A new method, based on light induced atomic desorption (LIAD), to feed atoms in a vapour-cell magneto-optical trap that allows a significant improvement in the loading rate is developed. Non-thermal photo-ejection of alkalis embedded in porous silica is also reported.
Keywords :
magneto-optical effects; optical glass; photon stimulated desorption; porous materials; quantum optics; radiation pressure; LIAD; alkali atoms; diffusion; light induced desorption; nonthermal photo-ejection; porous glasses; vapour-cell magneto-optical trap; Atom optics; Atomic measurements; Dielectrics; Feeds; Frequency; Glass; Lighting control; Magnetooptic effects; Optical sensors; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2005. EQEC '05. European
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8973-5
DOI :
10.1109/EQEC.2005.1567384