Laser Cooling with Ultrafast Pulse Trains
Abstract
Investigation of mode-locked laser cooling of atoms. Work supporting: 1) Demonstration of the principle of mode-locked laser cooling [Ki06] in a Yb+ ion trap, 2) Construction of the seed laser source for generating mode-locked cooling light on the 243 nm transition in hydrogen, and 3) Setting up a guided hydrogen atomic beam for mode-locked laser cooling of hydrogen. Plans were delayed by difficulties in finding qualified personnel and by component failures arising from the transport of the existing apparatus across the Pacific Ocean. Although the goals remain similar to those of 2006, significant progress toward goal 1 was achieved and the timeline for that goal has been revised accordingly in this current work plan.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 06, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA485436
Entities
People
- David Kielpinski
Organizations
- Griffith University