Synchronization Effect in an Ion Trap Resonator
Abstract
Using a resonator-like electrostatic ion trap, we demonstrate that, under certain condition, it is possible to keep constant the width of a packet of ions oscillating between two mirrors. We show, using one dimensional calculations, that the effect is the result of Coulomb repulsion which, in a counter-intuitive way, keeps the ions together. Preliminary results of the exploitation of this phenomenon for high precision mass spectrometery are given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 24, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADP012559
Entities
People
- B. Amarnat
- D. Zajfman
- H. B. Pedersen
- M. L. Rappaport
- O. Heber
Organizations
- Weizmann Institute of Science