Magnetic Control of Atomic Motion

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Abstract

Using a sequence of pulsed electromagnetic coils, known as the atomic coilgun, we slowed supersonic beams of atomic neon and molecular oxygen. We report our progress toward adapting the atomic coilgun for magnetically trapping hydrogen isotopes. This work has motivated us to investigate other methods for magnetic control of atomic motion. We describe these techniques, and present calculations suggesting their utility in controlling atomic motion. We then outline our plans for using these methods in certain applications.

Authors

  • Tom Mazur

    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, The University of Texas at Austin
    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, University of Texas at Austin

  • Travis Bannerman

    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, The University of Texas at Austin
    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, University of Texas at Austin

  • Isaac Chavez

    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, The University of Texas at Austin
    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, University of Texas at Austin

  • Rob Clark

    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, The University of Texas at Austin
    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, University of Texas at Austin

  • Adam Libson

    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, The University of Texas at Austin
    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, University of Texas at Austin

  • Mark Raizen

    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, The University of Texas at Austin
    • Department of Physics and Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, University of Texas at Austin