Published August 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Laser cooling and trapping of cesium atoms in a magneto-optical trap

  • 1. Laser and Plasma Technology Div. and Spectroscopy Div., Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai (India)

Description

Laser cooling and trapping of cesium atoms using an indigenously developed magneto-optical trap is reported. The experimental set up of the trap and laser-cooling procedure adapted for cooling of cesium atoms is discussed. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Indian Journal of Physics. Part B
Journal Volume
76
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 545-547
CODEN
IJPBDU

Conference

Title
13. national conference on atomic and molecular physics
Acronym
NCAMP
Dates
16-20 Jan 2001
Place
Jadavpur (India)

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
33062279
Subject category
S74: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ATOMS; BOSE-EINSTEIN CONDENSATION; CESIUM; COLD TRAPS; COOLING SYSTEMS; EXPERIMENT PLANNING; LASERS; SPECIFICATIONS; ULTRAHIGH VACUUM
Descriptors DEC
ALKALI METALS; ELEMENTS; ENERGY SYSTEMS; METALS; PLANNING; TRAPS; VAPOR CONDENSERS

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Notes
11 refs., 2 figs.