Norrgard, E.
, Barker, D.
, Fedchak, J.
, Klimov, N.
, Scherschligt, J.
and Eckel, S.
(2018),
A 3D-printed alkali metal dispenser, Review of Scientific Instruments, [online], https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5023906
(Accessed October 13, 2025)
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A 3D-printed alkali metal dispenser
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We demonstrate and characterize a source of Li atoms made from direct metal laser sintered Ti. The source's outgassing rate is measured to be $5 \,(2)\cdot 10^{-7}$\,$\rm{Pa}~ \rm{L}~ \rm{s}^{-1}$ at the temperature which optimizes the number of atoms loaded into a magneto-optical trap. The source loads $\approx 10^7$ $^7$Li atoms in the trap in $\approx 1$\,s. The loaded source weighs 700\,mg and is suitable for a number of deployable sensors based on cold atoms.Citation
Review of Scientific Instruments
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cold atoms, vacuum sensor, lithium, alkali metal dispenser
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