Reflection of OH molecules from magnetic mirrors

Abstract

We have reflected a Stark-decelerated beam of OH molecules under normal incidence from mirrors consisting of permanent magnets. Two different types of magnetic mirrors have been demonstrated. A long-range flat mirror made from a large disc magnet has been used to spatially focus the reflected beam in the longitudinal direction ("bunching"). A short-range curved mirror composed of an array of small cube magnets allows for transverse focusing of the reflected beam.

10 pages, 5 figures

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