Forces on Neutral Atoms due to Electromagnetic Fields.

Abstract

Plans for an apparatus to trap neutral atoms using conventional wire-wound magnets are described in our publication 'Apparatus for Trapping Neutral Atoms'. We have now gotten a sodium beam in this apparatus and are performing laser diagnostics to enable us to understand the slowing process. We hope to observe stopped atoms in a few months; then we shall look for trapped atoms. When our DoD equipment grant arrives, we will begin construction of a trap based on superconducting technology. This will enable us to begin the research mentioned in our publication 'What to Do with Trapped Atoms'.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 19, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146984

Entities

People

  • D. E. Pritchard

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Classification
  • Collisions
  • Contracts
  • Detection
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electronics
  • Frequency
  • Lasers
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Massachusetts
  • Military Research
  • Optical Pumping
  • Particles
  • Radiation
  • Resonance
  • Security

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy