Two-photon ionization of rubidium atoms in a magneto-optical trap and a Bose–Einstein condensate (BEC) is experimentally investigated. Using 100 ns laser pulses, we detect single ions photoionized from the condensate with a 35(10)% efficiency. The measurements are performed using a quartz cell with external electrodes, allowing large optical access for BECs and optical lattices.
Ion detection in the photoionization of a Rb Bose–Einstein condensate
MALOSSI, NICOLA;FUSO, FRANCESCO;CIAMPINI, DONATELLA;MORSCH, OLIVER;ARIMONDO, ENNIO
2010-01-01
Abstract
Two-photon ionization of rubidium atoms in a magneto-optical trap and a Bose–Einstein condensate (BEC) is experimentally investigated. Using 100 ns laser pulses, we detect single ions photoionized from the condensate with a 35(10)% efficiency. The measurements are performed using a quartz cell with external electrodes, allowing large optical access for BECs and optical lattices.File in questo prodotto:
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