Abstract
We demonstrate enhanced loading of a Li7 magneto-optic trap by broadening the frequency spectrum of the laser trapping light with a resonant electro-optic modulator. We achieve an 20-fold improvement in the loading rate over that obtained without a broadened spectrum when directly capturing atoms from a divergent atomic beam.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | R3581-R3584 |
Journal | Physical Review A |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics