Vacuum chamber design and construction for ultracold atom experiments

POSTER

Abstract

We report on the design and construction of a vacuum chamber for ultracold atom experiments. The vacuum system is built around a custom 6-way cross donated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Ultrahigh vacuum pressure is achieved to allow for long lifetimes of trapped atomic samples. We will discuss the design considerations of the vacuum system as well as the anti-Helmholtz coil design to achieve a wide range of magnetic field gradients for the magneto-optical trap (MOT). We will also discuss the laser systems, automated computer control via the Labscript suite, and our timeline for producing ultracold atoms.

*This work is supported by NSF

Presenters

  • Samuel A Smith

    • California State University, Chico

Authors

  • Samuel A Smith

    • California State University, Chico

  • Justin M Craven

    • California State University, Chico

  • Hyewon Petchkis

    • California State University, Chico

  • Joseph Petchkis

    • California State University, Chico

  • Gabriel Delich

    • California State University, Chico

  • Farhan Rehman

    • California State University, Chico

  • Esteban Teran

    • California State University, Chico

  • Andre Roths

    • California State University, Chico

  • Tony Grubesic

    • California State University, Chico

  • Elliott Meeks

    • California State University Chico
    • California State University, Chico

  • Yolie Reyes

    • California State University, Chico