Laser-cooled Ions in Hybrid Optical/electrical Traps for Studying Collision Physics in Strongly Coupled Plasmas

Abstract

This document is the final report on Project FA9550-17-1-0302, Laser-cooled ions in hybrid optical/electrical traps for studying collision physics in strongly-coupled plasmas. The primary motivation for this work is to understand collision physics in the strongly-coupled neutral plasmaregime. Research supported by this grant resulted in 7 peer-reviewed publications, 8 invited talks, and 17 contributed conference presentations at national meetings from 2017 to 2022. Highlights include building a hybrid ion/MOT trap at BYU, creating and characterizing the first dual-ion species ultracold neutral plasma, measuring temperature relaxation in a dual-species plasma, and organizing two DPP mini-conferences on topics related to this research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 19, 2022
Accession Number
AD1231218

Entities

People

  • Scott D Bergeson

Organizations

  • Brigham Young University

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy