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AIP conference proceedings

Polarized atomic hydrogen beam studies in the Michigan ultra-cold jet

R. S. Raymond

Published Jan 1, 2000• 0 citations
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Abstract

Studies of an ultra-cold jet of polarized hydrogen atoms are described. This atomic beam is formed by the acceleration of cold (0.3 K) atoms emerging from a region of high magnetic field (12 T). The maximum measured density was about 1012 atoms cm−3. The beam’s full width half maximum size was less than 4 mm.
DOI
10.1063/1.1345343

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