Abstract

We present first step results on the way to quantum degenerate gases with chromium atoms. The large magnetic moment (6 μ_B) and the isotopic composition (3 stable bosonic and one stable fermionic isotope with 9.5 % n.a.) are suitable for studies of quantum statistical effects in both Bose and Fermi gases in steep magnetic traps. Furthermore, together with atom lithography, chiomium has technological potential in nanostructure fabrication.

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