Magnetic-Gradient Cold-Atom Launching

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Abstract

We have extended our simulations (http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/APR17/Session/F1.39) of beam transport of ultra cold (2 $\mu$K) and cold (130 $\mu$K) neutral Cs atoms. In addition to falling under gravity, focusing, and reversing direction, ultra cold atoms in our simulations are now longitudinally bunched and accelerated, reaching 0.5 m above their starting point. An experimental apparatus to test the simulations is being constructed. Experimental progress will be described.

Authors

  • Benedict Feinberg

    • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

  • Harvey Gould

    • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

  • Rapha\"{e}l Jannin

    • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

  • Charles T. Munger Jr.

    • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

  • Hiroshi Nishimura

    • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory