Title :
Towards an optical lattice clock based on mercury: Loading of a dipole trap
Author :
Mejri, S. ; McFerran, J.J. ; Yi, Linxin ; Bize, S.
Author_Institution :
LNE-SYRTE, Obs. de Paris, UPMC, Paris, France
Abstract :
In the pursuit of developing an optical lattice clock with mercury as the quantum absorber, we describe an experiment that produces dipole lattice trapping of neutral mercury atoms. We report on the details of an optical lattice trap with light near the predicted magic wavelength and on the implementation of a low noise detection system.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; mercury (metal); optical lattices; quantum optics; radiation pressure; Hg; dipole lattice trapping; dipole trap loading; neutral mercury atoms; noise detection system; optical lattice clock; optical lattice trapping; quantum absorber;
Conference_Titel :
EFTF-2010 24th European Frequency and Time Forum
Conference_Location :
Noordwijk
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5970-2
DOI :
10.1109/EFTF.2010.6533642
