Fast Rydberg beam formation by n-selective charge transfer in a Rydberg atom target
F. J. Deck, Eric A. Hessels, S. R. Lundeen
An 11 keV S{sup +} is neutralized in a Rb thermal beam, excited by three CW lasers to the 10F{sub 7/2} (or 8F{sub 7/2}) state, to form fast S(nL) atoms in a narrow range of n near that of the target. Population of specific 9L and 10L, states is studied by excitation and Stark ionization with a CO{sub 2} laser. The operation of the Rydberg target and the characteristics of the resulting Rydberg beam will be discussed, and possible applications of this technique will be described.
Bulletin of the American Physical Society•May 1, 1993•0 citations