Title :
A high density metastable helium mot for electron-atom collision studies
Author :
Baldwin, K.G.H. ; Uhlmann, L.J. ; Dall, R.G. ; Truscott, A.G. ; Buckman, S.J.
Author_Institution :
Res. Sch. of Phys. Sci. & Eng., Australian Nat. Univ., Canberra, ACT
Abstract :
We combine a high density metastable helium MOT and state-of-the-art electron scattering techniques to determine absolute total electron scattering cross sections. The first high energy measurements (>10 eV) provide a stringent test of theoretical predictions
Keywords :
atom-electron collisions; helium; magneto-optical effects; metastable states; quantum optics; radiation pressure; He; MOT; electron scattering techniques; electron-atom collision; high density helium; high energy measurements; metastable helium; total electron scattering cross sections;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4
