Abstract
Nonthermal light-induced atom desorption technique was used to increase the number of Rb atoms loaded into a vapor-cell magneto-optic trap. After switching on the broadband light source, an increased Rb partial pressure reached a new equilibrium value in fewer than 10 s. Light-induced atom desorption benefitted atom trapping experiments where large numbers of atoms and long trap lifetimes were crucial.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23404-23401 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics