The lab space is a newly-renovated, state-of-the-art facility for atom cooling and quantum simulation! We have a dedicated HVAC system to ensure precision and stability in the optical mounts, and reduce dust. The first four photos show the lab before construction.
Equipment
We are constructing equipment for the lithium-6 cooling and trapping now. Have a look at some of the things we have under construction!
A Bitter-type magnetic coil design by Prof. Parker and built by Binod Gaire. This is a modification of the design here.
The Bitter-type magnet coil see from the top, showing two concentric layers.
A flange for the oven using micro-capillaries to collimate the atomic beam, as suggested here.
The spectroscopy cell with argon buffer gas and a small chunk of lithium.
The start of the Zeeman slower, a device to introduce a field gradient to keep atoms resonant during slowing. The first layer carries no electric current and is used for cooling.
The Zeeman slower with the copper cladding covering the cooling tubes.
The Zeeman slower mid-way through winding.
The chamber, being baked like a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Everything assembled, right before making the MOT.
