Two-dimensional grating magneto-optical trap

Abstract

We demonstrate a two-dimensional grating magneto-optical trap (2D GMOT) with a single input cooling laser beam and a planar diffraction grating using ${}^{87}$Rb. This configuration increases experimental access when compared with a traditional 2D MOT. As described in the paper, the output flux is several hundred million rubidium atoms/s at a mean velocity of $16.5(9)$ m/s and a velocity distribution of $4(3)$ m/s standard deviation. We use the atomic beam from the 2D GMOT to demonstrate loading of a three dimensional grating MOT (3D GMOT) with $2.46(7)\times 10^8$ atoms. Methods to improve output flux are discussed.

11 pages, 9 figures

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