| Author(s): |
S Hill; Jabez J. McClelland; |
| Title: |
Atoms on Demand: Fast, Deterministic Production of Single Cr Atoms |
| Published: |
May 05, 2003 |
| Abstract: |
We have realized a method for producing single Cr atoms on demand by suppressing the stochastic nature of the loading and loss processes of a magneto-optic trap. We observe single-atom trap occupation probabilities as high as (98.7 {plus or minus} 0.1)% and demonstrate ejection with greater than 90% efficiency at rates up to 10 Hz. Monte Carlo simulations agree well with extraction measurements and are used to predict ultimate performance. Such a deterministic atom source has potential applications in nanotechnology, quantum information processing, and fundamental quantum investigations. |
| Citation: |
Applied Physics Letters |
| Volume: |
82 |
| Issue: |
18 |
| Pages: |
pp. 3128 - 3130 |
| Keywords: |
atom on demand;chromium;cold atoms;deterministic atom source;laser cooling;magneto-optical trap;single atom source |
| Research Areas: |
Cold Atoms |
