A Cold Strontium Ion Source

ORAL

Abstract

We present a cold ion source for strontium 87. The source is based off of a standard Low-Velocity-Intense-Source (LVIS) for strontium using permanent magnets in place of anti-Helmholtz coils. Atoms from the LVIS are then ionized in a two photon process as they pass a 20kV anode plate. The result is a mono-energetic beam of ions whose velocity is tunable. Applications for the ions include spectroscopy and ion interferometry.

*NIST, NSF, DoD, AFRL, BYU Graduate Studies, ORCA

Authors

  • Christopher J. Erickson

    • Brigham Young University

  • Mary Lyon

    • Brigham Young University

  • Kelvin J. Blaser

    • Brigham Young University Idaho
    • Brigham Young University - Idaho

  • Stuart Harper

    • Brigham Young University

  • Dallin S. Durfee

    • Brigham Young University