Atomic Beam

Collimated flux of neutral atoms — the particle beam that feeds slowers, traps, and atom-optics experiments.

Specifications & Metrics

type

Atom Optics

Core Principles & Analysis

• A special case of particle beam: the collimated flux (beam) of neutral atoms.
• Imaging systems using slow atomic beams can use a Fresnel zone plate as the focusing element.
• Hot beams from atomic ovens are typically slowed by a Zeeman slower before trapping.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Atomic beam