Magneto-optical trapping of a group-III atom
Xianquan Yu, Jinchao Mo, Tiangao Lu, Ting You Tan, Travis L. Nicholson
Abstract
The authors demonstrate the first magneto-optical trap of indium atoms, which belong to group III of the periodic table. These atoms offer a unique combination of features, such as the simultaneous presence of Feshbach resonances and optical clock transitions. The techniques introduced in this work can be applied to other elements in group III.
Topics & Concepts
Atomic physicsTrappingAtom (system on chip)IndiumPhysicsGroup (periodic table)Work (physics)Trap (plumbing)ChemistryFeshbach resonanceMaterials scienceMolecular physicsAtom opticsCold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein CondensatesAdvanced Frequency and Time StandardsQuantum Information and Cryptography