Title :
Cesium-133 magneto-optical trap at CENAM
Author :
Romero-Lopez, J.M. ; Lopez-Dominguez, I. ; De Carlos, E.L. ; Ramirez-Reyes, H.
Author_Institution :
Time & Frequency Div., Centro Nacional de Metrologia, Queretaro, Mexico
Abstract :
With the aim of developing a cold cesium atom primary frequency standard, a cesium-133 magneto-optical trap (MOT) has been developed at CENAM´s Time and Frequency Division. In this paper we present and discuss the main components of the MOT: the optical, vacuum, and mechanical systems.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; caesium; frequency standards; magneto-optical devices; particle traps; radiation pressure; vacuum apparatus; vacuum techniques; CENAM; Cs; Cs-133 magneto-optical trap; cesium-133 magneto-optical trap; cold cesium atom primary frequency standard; mechanical system; optical system; vacuum system; Atom optics; Coils; Containers; Frequency conversion; Laser beams; Laser transitions; Optical pumping; Power lasers; Standards development; Structural beams;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, 2002. Conference Digest 2002 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7242-5
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2002.1034924
