30. November 2012

First MOT in our setup First MOT in our setup

We can now trap and cool atoms!

First MOT in RQO
First MOT in RQO - Fluorescence from rubidium atoms in our magneto-optical trap © NQO
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We have trapped the first Rubidium atoms in a magneto-optical trap in our new setup. The black & white image shows the fluorescence from the trapped atoms. The photo shows the optics and magnetic field generating coils required for this trap.

Magneto-optical trap setup for rubidium
Magneto-optical trap setup for rubidium - The setup for making a magneto-optical trap. © NQO
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