Observation of periodic structures of atoms in a two-color MOT

• Published in: Technical Digest. Summaries of Papers Presented at the Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference pp. 72 - 73
• Main Authors: Milori, D.M.B.P., Martinez, M.A.G., Tuboy, A.M., Marcassa, L.G., Zilio, S.C., Bagnato, V.S., Flemming, J., Ejnisman, R.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 1999
• Subjects: Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Frequency; Lifetime estimation; Optical pulses; Optimized production technology; Periodic structures; Probes; Pump lasers; Spectroscopy

Summary form only given. We reports on the observation of periodic structures of atoms in a two-color sodium magneto optical trap (MOT). For the first time macrostructures are observed within a MOT environment, i.e., with all the fields necessary to trap the atoms present (inhomogeneous magnetic fie...