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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
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)