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An attempt is described to confine ions, created externally and accelerated to some energy, in an rf quadrupole trap. 4 keV Ba+ ions were stopped on a Ni foil, placed in an aperture of one trap electrode. The Ba then was evaporated from the heated foil and ionized by electron impact. At background pressure of about 10–5 mbar of various light buffer gases (He, H2, N2), the trap was filled once with 105 ions, at a minimum primary ion number of 1010. The storage time was 10 min. From the data obtained the possibility of spectroseopic experiments on rare isotopes, created with accelerators or nuclear reactors, is discussed.  相似文献   

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We have applied experimental techniques that were developed for use in atomic frequency standards andclocks to investigations of local Lorentz invariance, the linearity of quantum mechanics, andanomalous long-range spin-dependent forces. These experiments used a hyperfine transition in9Be+ ions in a Penning trap. Recently, we have studied hyperfine transitions in199Hg+ ions in a linear rf trap. Hg+ ions might be used for similar investigations in the future.Work of the National Institute of Standards andTechnology. Not subject to US copyright.  相似文献   

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Laser-microwave double and triple resonance experiments were performed on clouds of Ba+ ions confined in a Penning ion trap to induce and detect electronic and nuclear spin flip transitions. Collisions with buffer gas molecules in the trap was used to reduce the lifetime of a long lived metastable state of the ions, in which population trapping might occur, and to cool the ions to the ambient temperature. Loss of ions from the trap by collisions were prevented by coupling the magnetron and reduced cyclotron motions by an additional r.f. field at the sum frequency of the two motions. Electronic Zeeman transitions in 138Ba+ and 135Ba+ were observed at a full width of about 3 kHz at a transition frequency of 80 GHz. The uncertainty of the line center was . From the magnetic field calibration by the cyclotron resonance of electrons stored in the same trap the gJ-factor for both isotopes could be determined to . From radiofrequency induced transitions of 135Ba+ the nuclear g-factor could be determined . Both measurements improve earlier results by about one order of magnitude. Received: 9 July 1998 / Accepted: 14 July 1998  相似文献   

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The success of many measurements in analytical mass spectrometry as well as in precision mass determinations for atomic and nuclear physics is handicapped when the ion sources deliver “contaminations”, i.e., unwanted ions of masses similar to those of the ions of interest. In particular, in ion-trapping devices, large amounts of contaminant ions result in significant systematic errors—if the measurements are possible at all. We present a solution for such cases: The ions from a quasi-continuous source are bunched in a linear radio-frequency-quadrupole ion trap, separated by a multi-reflection time-of-flight section followed by a Bradbury–Nielsen gate, and then captured in a Penning trap. Buffer-gas cooling is used to damp the ion motion in the latter, which allows a repeated opening of the Penning trap for a stacking of mass-selected ion bunches. Proof-of-principle demonstrations have been performed with the ISOLTRAP setup at ISOLDE/CERN, both with 133Cs+ ions from an off-line ion source and by application to an on-line beam of 179Lu+ ions contaminated with 163Dy16O+ ions. In addition, an optimization of the experimental procedure is given, in particular for the number of ion bunches captured as a function of the ions’ lifetimes and the parameters of the experiment .  相似文献   

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Due to their large trap depths (~1 eV or 10,000 K), versatility, and ease of construction, Paul traps have important uses in high-resolution spectroscopy, plasma physics, and precision measurements of fundamental constants. An ion-neutral hybrid trap consisting of two separate but spatially concentric traps [a magneto-optic trap (MOT) for the neutral species and a mass-selective linear Paul trap for the ionic species] is an ideal apparatus for sympathetic cooling. However, over the past few years, hybrid traps have proven most useful in measuring elastic and charge-exchange rate constants of ion-neutral collisions over a wide temperature range from kilo-Kelvin to nano-Kelvin. We report some initially surprising results from a hybrid trap system in our laboratory where we have loaded the Paul trap with Ca+ ions in the presence of a Na MOT (localized dense gas of cold Na atoms). We find a strong loss of Ca+ ions with MOT exposure, attributed to an exothermic, non-resonant ion-neutral charge-exchange process with an activation barrier, which leads to the formation of Na+ ions. We propose a detailed mechanism for this process. We obtain an estimated measure of the rate constant for this charge exchange of ~2 × 10?11  cm3/s, much less than the Langevin rate, which suggests that the Langevin assumption of unit efficiency in the reaction region is not correct in this case.  相似文献   

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We report on the implementation of a thin wire Paul trap with tungsten wire electrodes for trapping ions. The ion trap geometry, though compact, allows large optical access enabling a moderate finesse Fabry–Perot cavity to be built along the ion trap axis. The design allows a vapor-loaded magneto-optical trap of alkali atoms to be overlapped with trapped atomic or molecular ions. The construction and design of the trap are discussed, and its operating parameters are determined, both experimentally and numerically, for Rb+. The macromotion frequencies of the ion trap for 85Rb+ are determined to be f r  = 43 kHz for the radial and f z  = 54 kHz for the axial frequencies, for the experimentally determined optimal operating parameters. The destructive off axis ion extraction and detection by ion counting is demonstrated. Finally, evidence for the stabilization and cooling of trapped ions, due to ion–atom interactions, is presented by studying the ion-atom mixture as a function of interaction time. The utility and flexibility of the whole apparatus, for a variety of atomic physics experiments, are discussed in conclusion.  相似文献   

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We examine, theoretically, the feasibility of producing a sample of cold (⩽4 K), high-density (≈1010/cm3) positrons in a Penning trap. We assume9Be+ ions are first loaded into the trap and laser-cooled to approximately 10 mK where they form a uniform density column centered on the trap axis. Positrons from a moderator are then injected into the trap along the direction of the magnetic field through an aperture in one endcap of the trap so that they intersect the9Be+ column. Positron/9Be+ Coulomb collisions extract axial energy from the positrons and prevent them from escaping back out the entrance aperture. Cooling provided by cyclotron radiation and sympathetic cooling with the laser-cooled9Be+ ions causes the positrons to eventually coalesce into a cold column along the trap axis. We present estimates of the efficiency for capture of the positrons and estimates of densities and temperatures of the resulting positron column. Positrons trapped in this way may be interesting as a source for antihydrogen production, as an example of a quantum plasma, and as a possible means to produce a bright beam of positrons by leaking them out along the axis of the trap. Contribution of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; not subject to US copyright.  相似文献   

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We describe the construction of a novel compact Penning trap from strong permanent magnets for trapping light ions. Our cylindrically symmetric, iron-free magnetic configuration allows fully analytical treatment, is easy to handle and to optimize. The magnetic field inhomogeneity is less than 1% in a volume of 1 cm3 at 0.7 T. The stored H+ and H 2 + ions in this trap are detected electrically by the rf absorption method. The charge density, total number and storage time of the trapped ions are measured.Dedicated to H. Walther on the occasion of his 60th birthday  相似文献   

9.
In the SMILETRAP facility externally produced highly charged ions are captured in a Penning trap and utilized for high precision measurements of atomic masses. Accuracy tests on a ppb level have been performed, using highly charged carbon, oxygen and neon ions. In all cases hydrogen ions served as a reference for the calibration and monitoring of the magnetic field in the trap. Deviations smaller than 3 ppb from the expected results were found in mass measurements of the16O and20Ne atomic masses. The proton atomic mass, determined from the reference measurements on hydrogen ions, is in good agreement with the accepted value [1]. A direct mass measurement on the86Kr-isotope, using trapped86Kr29+-ions is reported.  相似文献   

10.
The fluorescence from Yb+ ions trapped in an rf trap was detected by driving the2S1/22P1/2 transition at 369.52 nm with the radiation generated by sum-frequency mixing of diode-laser and argon-ion-laser radiation. The rf resonance absorption signal as well as the fluorescence signal, when the Yb+ ions were continuously irradiated by the resonant uv radiation, faded out with a decay time shorter than the storage time. This observation suggests that the Yb+ ions disappeared from the trap with the irradiation of the resonant uv radiation.  相似文献   

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The TITAN facility at TRIUMF-ISAC will use four ion traps with the primary goal of determining nuclear masses with high precision, particularly for short lived isotopes with lifetimes down to approximately 10 ms. The design value for the accuracy of the mass measurement is 1 ×10???8. The four main components in the facility are an RF cooler/buncher (RFCT) receiving the incoming ion beam, an electron beam ion trap (EBIT) to breed the ions to higher charge states, a cooler Penning trap (CPET) to cool the highly charged ions, and finally the measurement Penning trap (MPET) for the precision mass determination. Additional goals for this system are laser spectroscopy on ions extracted from the RFCT and beta spectroscopy in the EBIT (in Penning trap mode) on ions that are purified using selective buffer gas cooling in the CPET. The physics motivation for the mass measurements are manifold, from unitarity tests of the CKM matrix to nuclear structure very far from the valley of stability, nuclear astrophysics and the study of halo-nuclei. As a first measurement the mass of 11Li will be determined. With a lifetime of 8.7 ms and a demonstrated production rate of 4×104 ions/sec at ISAC the goal for this measurement at TITAN is a relative uncertainty of 5×10???8. This would check previous conflicting measurements and provide information for nuclear theory and models.  相似文献   

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A radio-frequency (RF) ion trap has been constructed for high resolution laser spectroscopy of metallic ions. Ions in externally generated laser plasma have been directly introduced into the RF ion trap. An Nd:YAG laser is used to vaporize and ionize sample metals placed behind a ring electrode. Both hyperbolic and cylindrical electrodes are successfully used for confinement of the ions. Trapped ions are detected either with a quadrupole mass spectrometer or with a photomultiplier for the measurement of laser-induced fluorescence. Metallic ions such as Ca+, Ba+, La+, Nd+, Tm+, Lu+, and Ta+ have been confined for the time range of several to 20 minutes in the presence of He buffer gas, and a doubly charged ion Ba2+ for several seconds. Some ions like Nd+, Lu+, Hf+, and Ta+ are found to be highly reactive with background gaseous molecules.  相似文献   

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Narrow optical transitions in highly charged ions (HCIs) are of particular interest for metrology and fundamental physics, exploiting the high sensitivity of HCIs to new physics. The highest sensitivity for a changing fine structure constant ever predicted for a stable atomic system is found in Ir17?+?. However, laser spectroscopy of HCIs is hindered by the large (~ 106 K) temperatures at which they are produced and trapped. An unprecedented improvement in such laser spectroscopy can be obtained when HCIs are cooled down to the mK range in a linear Paul trap. We have developed a cryogenic linear Paul trap in which HCIs will be sympathetically cooled by 9Be?+? ions. Optimized optical access for laser light is provided while maintaining excellent UHV conditions. The Paul trap will be connected to an electron beam ion trap (EBIT) which is able to produce a wide range of HCIs. This EBIT will also provide the first experimental input needed for the determination of the transition energies in Ir17?+?, enabling further laser-spectroscopic investigations of this promising HCI.  相似文献   

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Abstract

The characteristics of stored ions in a Kingdon trap have been investigated. The charge distribution of stored ions was measured by a time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometer. Storage of Arq+ (q = 1, 2, 3, 4) produced by electron beam irradiation has been confirmed. The dependences of Ar ion yields on the trapping potential and storage time have been systematically studied.

Applying a voltage to end plates is very important for the storage of ions. Remarkable oscillations of the ion yields are found in the decay curves as a function of storage time for Ar+, Ar2+ and Ar3+ indicating periodical motion of each ion group about the central wire. The three dimensional orbits of ions in the trap are analysed by a computer calculation to understand the experimental results.  相似文献   

15.
Exotic, neutron-rich 111Mo and 115Ru nuclei, produced in proton-induced fission of 238U target, were separated with the IGISOL mass separator. The separator was coupled to the JYFLTRAP Penning trap to select the ions of a single, desired element out of the isobaric IGISOL beam. Monoisotopic samples of 115Ru and 111Mo ions were observed with a microchannel plate detector after the trap or were implanted on a catcher foil for gamma- and beta-ray coincidence spectroscopy. In spite of short data taking time new gamma transitions were identified in the beta decay of very neutron-rich 115Ru.  相似文献   

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We present the design, fabrication, and characterization of a segmented surface ion trap with integrated current-carrying structures. The latter produce a spatially varying magnetic field necessary for magnetic-gradient-induced coupling between ionic effective spins. We demonstrate trapping of strings of 172Yb+ ions and characterize the performance of the trap and map magnetic fields by radio frequency-optical double-resonance spectroscopy. In addition, we apply and characterize the magnetic gradient and demonstrate individual addressing in a string of three ions using RF radiation.  相似文献   

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The LPCTrap facility is coupled to the low-energy beam line LIRAT of the SPIRAL source at GANIL (France). The facility comprises an RFQ trap for beam preparation and a transparent Paul trap for in-trap decay studies. The system has been tested for several ion species. The Paul trap has been fully characterized for 6Li+ and 23Na+ ions. This characterization together with GEANT4 simulations of the in-trap decay setup (Paul trap and detection system) has permitted to predict the effect of the size of the ion cloud on the decay study of 6He+.  相似文献   

18.
We describe a laser-cooling experiment on Mg+ ions confined in an electromagnetic trap (Penning trap or rf trap) and give the preliminary experimental results. In particular, we have observed a laser cooling in the Penning trap configuration in which a measured temperature of about 1 K has been obtained.  相似文献   

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A trap for positive ions (H+, Cl+, HCl+) is created within a time-of-flight mass spectrometer. The yields of secondary electrons and negative ions (HCl?, H?) formed due to forward and backward scattering of positive ions by steel wire at different kinetic energies (200–750 eV) are measured.  相似文献   

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Trapped ion density distribution in the presence of He-buffer gas   总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1  
The spatial density distribution of Ba+ ions, confined in a rf quadrupole trap, has been measured by laser scanning across the trap. This allows to determine the ion temperature, assuming thermal equilibrium. Under UHV conditions the average ion energy has been found to be one tenth of the trap potential well depth. Collisions with He at pressures up to 5×10−6 mbar reduce the ion temperature by a factor of 3.  相似文献   

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