A magneto-optical trap for chromium with population repumping via intercombination lines

Bell, A.S. , Stuhler, J., Locher, S., Hensler, S., Mlynek, J. and Pfau, T. (2007) A magneto-optical trap for chromium with population repumping via intercombination lines. Europhysics Letters (EPL), 45(2), pp. 156-161. (doi: 10.1209/epl/i1999-00140-7)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1209/epl/i1999-00140-7

Abstract

We present the realisation of a magneto-optical trap for chromium. <sup>52</sup>Cr atoms are loaded directly from a thermal beam. The trap lifetime is enhanced by using two red lasers to repump population that has decayed, via intercombination lines, to metastable levels back into the cooling cycle. We have measured the wavelengths of these intercombination lines and observed coherent Raman spectra. The observed density of ~10<sup>8</sup> cm<sup>-3</sup> is currently limited by collisions with the hot beam.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Bell, Dr Angus
Authors: Bell, A.S., Stuhler, J., Locher, S., Hensler, S., Mlynek, J., and Pfau, T.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Europhysics Letters (EPL)
ISSN:0295-5075
ISSN (Online):1286-4854

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