Strong permanent magnet gradient deflector for Stern-Gerlach-type experiments on molecular beams
arXiv:2005.11673 · doi:10.1063/5.0007602
Abstract
We describe the design, assembly, and testing of a magnet intended to deflect beams of paramagnetic nanoclusters, molecules, and atoms. It is energized by high-grade permanent neodymium magnets. This offers a convenient option in terms of cost, portability, and scalability of the construction, while providing field and gradient values (1.1 T, 330 T/m) which are fully comparable with commonly used electromagnet deflectors.
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