Demonstration of the microwave trap for cesium atoms
R. J. C. Spreeuw, Christoph Gerz, Lori S. Goldner +5 more
We have demonstrated trapping of neutral cesium atoms by the dipole force in a microwave field, as proposed by Agosta et al. The trap is approximately 100 μK deep and was loaded with laser‐cooled cesium atoms. The trap lifetime of about 1 s was probably limited by collisions with background gas. The microwave trap holds promise for reaching the conditions for Bose‐Einstein condensation in atomic hydrogen or the alkalis.
AIP conference proceedings•Jan 1, 1993•0 citations