A magneto-optical surface trap for atoms

T. Pfau; H. Gauck; D. Schneble; M. Hartl; J. Mlynek

Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference
OSA Technical Digest (Optica Publishing Group, 1997),
paper QPD7

A magneto-optical surface trap for atoms

T. Pfau, H. Gauck, D. Schneble, M. Hartl, and J. Mlynek

Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference 1997

Baltimore, Maryland United States
18–23 May 1997
ISBN: 1-55752-501-3

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T. Pfau, H. Gauck, D. Schneble, M. Hartl, and J. Mlynek, "A magneto-optical surface trap for atoms," in Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, J. Bokor, R. Slusher, P. Bucksbaum, and R. Falcone, eds., Vol. 12 of OSA Technical Digest (Optica Publishing Group, 1997), paper QPD7.

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Abstract

We demonstrate a magneto-optical trap (MOT) in close vicinity to a surface. Although trapped atoms approach the reflecting surface to within 100 nm, their temperature and density are not seriously affected compared to a standard MOT.

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