Title :
A magneto-optical trap for chromium atoms
Author :
Pfau, T. ; Hensler, S. ; Stuhler, J. ; Schmidt, P.O. ; Bell, A. ; Locher, S. ; Mlynek, J.
Author_Institution :
Konstanz Univ., Germany
fDate :
Aug. 30 1999-Sept. 3 1999
Abstract :
Summary form only given. We present our results on the realization of a magneto-optical trap (MOT) for chromium atoms with repumpers on two intercombination lines. The high magnetic moment (6 Bohr magneton) and the isotopic composition of chromium are promising for investigation of collective quantum statistical effects in ultracold Bose- and Fermi gases in steep magnetic traps. Chromium is also interesting in view of its applications in atom lithography.
Keywords :
atomic beams; boson systems; chromium; fermion systems; fluorescence; laser cooling; magnetic moments; magneto-optical devices; magneto-optical effects; particle optics; particle traps; quantum optics; quantum statistical mechanics; radiation pressure; radiative lifetimes; Cr; atom lithography; collective quantum statistical effects; intercombination lines; isotopic composition; magnetic moment; magneto-optical trap; steep magnetic traps; ultracold Bose gases; ultracold Fermi gases; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Fluorescence; Laser beams; Laser transitions; Lithography; Magnetic moments; Magnetooptic effects; Metastasis;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 1999. CLEO/Pacific Rim '99. The Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Seoul, South Korea
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5661-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.1999.817742
