Donley, E.
, Heavner, T.
, O'Brien, J.
, Jefferts, S.
and Levi, F.
(2005),
Laser cooling and launching performance in a (1,1,1) –geometry atomic fountain, Proc. Joint Mtg. IEEE Intl. Freq. Cont. Symp. and PTTI Mtg., Vancouver, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=50197
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Laser cooling and launching performance in a (1,1,1) –geometry atomic fountain
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We have successfully cooled and launched cesium atoms in the (1,1,1) atomic fountain geometry at temperatures as low as 0.8 mK. This corresponds to a mean thermal velocity of 0.7 cm/s, which is two times the photon recoil velocity of 0.35 cm/s. Factors that limit the final temperature are presented in detail.Proceedings Title
Proc. Joint Mtg. IEEE Intl. Freq. Cont. Symp. and PTTI Mtg.
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August 29-31, 2005
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Vancouver, CA
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IEEE Intl. Freq. Cont. Symp.
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atomic clocks, laser cooling
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Created August 29, 2005, Updated February 17, 2017