Towards quantum degeneracy in ultracold neutral strontium

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Abstract

We report continued studies of ultracold neutral Strontium in a magneto-optical trap operating on the $^{1}$S$_{0}${\_} $^{3}$P$_{1}$ intercombination line at 689 nm. Our recent determination of the $^{1}$P$_{1}$ atomic lifetime via photoassociative spectroscopy at extremely large internuclear separation has motivated the construction of an apparatus including a new dipole trap. Adding a dipole trap will allow us to achieve higher densities in the pursuit of quantum degeneracy in Strontium.

Authors

  • S.B. Nagel

    • Rice University

  • A.D. Saenz

    • Rice University

  • Y.N. Martinez

    • Rice University

  • P.G. Mickelson

    • Rice University

  • Y.C. Chen

    • Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
    • Instutute of Atomic \& Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
    • Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica
    • Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences Academia Sinica

  • T.C. Killian

    • Rice University