Photoionization Rates of Cs Rydberg Atoms in a 1064 nm Far Off-Resonance Trap

Abstract

Experimental measurements of photoionization rates of $n{D}_{5/2}$ Rydberg states of Cs ($50\le n\le 75$) in a 1064 nm far off-resonance dipole trap are presented. The photoionization rates are obtained by measuring the lifetimes of Rydberg atoms produced inside of a 1064 nm far off-resonance trap and comparing the lifetimes to corresponding control experiments in a magneto-optical trap. Experimental results for the control experiments agree with recent theoretical predictions for Rydberg state lifetimes and measured photoionization rates are in agreement with transition rates calculated from a model potential.

12 pages, 4 figures

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