Title :
Quick creation of Bose-Einstein condensate using a novel double magneto-optical trap system
Author :
Kuwamoto, T. ; Ito, K. ; Yoshikawa, Y. ; Kondo, K. ; Sasaki, S. ; Torii, Y. ; Hirano, T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Gakushuin Univ., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
We have constructed a simple double magnetooptical trap system for a quick creation of a Bose-Einstein condensate. More than 10/sup 9/ atoms are continuously accumulated with a resonant cw laser within a few seconds.
Keywords :
Bose-Einstein condensation; laser beam effects; magneto-optical effects; radiation pressure; rubidium; Bose-Einstein condensate; Rb; double magneto-optical trap system; resonant cw laser; rubidium atoms; Atom lasers; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Magnetic fields; Magnetic resonance; Optical pumping; Physics; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.971116
