Theoretical Issues Involving Traps for Neutral Spin-Polarized Atoms.

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to theoretically study and design a laser trap for neutral atoms. At low atomic densities, such a trap could be used to address a number of fundamental questions, e.g., the interaction of an individual atom with an electromagnetic field, collision dynamics, recombination. In particular, after examining a variety of laser-magnet trap concepts, we studied the feasibility and limitations of a 'corner cube' laser trap for potassium atoms based on a near-resonant CW TEM sub 01 ('doughnut mode') alexandrite laser beam with cooling provided by He4 atoms at approx. 1.5 K and designed initial experiments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148035

Entities

People

  • W. C. Stwalley

Organizations

  • University of Iowa

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contracts
  • Cooling
  • Elements
  • Energy
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Governments
  • Ionization
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Resonators
  • Lasers
  • Low Temperature
  • Military Research
  • Standards
  • Universities
  • Vapor Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy