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A Fast, Deterministic Source of Single Cr Atoms

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Author(s)

Jabez J. McClelland, Shannon B. Hill

Abstract

We produce single Cr atoms on demand by feedback control of loading and loss from a magneto-optical trap. We observe single-atom occupation probabilities of over 98% and efficient ejection at rates up to 10 Hz.
Proceedings Title
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Volume
CD-ROM
Conference Dates
June 1-6, 2003
Conference Location
Baltimore, MD
Conference Title
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2003

Citation

McClelland, J. and Hill, S. (2003), A Fast, Deterministic Source of Single Cr Atoms, Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest, Baltimore, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=620553 (Accessed October 22, 2025)

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Created June 1, 2003, Updated February 19, 2017
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