Coherence-Like States of Two Coulomb-Correlated Ions Confined in a Paul Trap

We report the n x n＇ coherence-like state solutions in the cases of n, n＇ = 1, 2,... for the system including two Coulomb-correlated ions confined in a one-dimensional Paul trap with a time-dependent harmonic potential. One of the n＇ exact solutions of the centre-of-mass motion describes a generalized coherent state. For a small driving strength the n approximate solutions of relative motion are constructed, which describe the coherent oscillations of the two ions around the classical equilibrium position.     

Ordered Structures of a Few Ions in the Paul Trap

We have carried out a molecular dynamics stimulation for a few Paul-trapped ions exerted by a trapping force, inter-ion Coulomb forces and a damping force from a cooling source. The geometric structure in the ordered phase is studied in detail. It is found that the structure varies regularly with the ion number and forms concentric shells when the ion number grows. Furthermore, the similarity between the ions' structure and the potential of the trap is also presented. Finally, the case in the second stability region is investigated, which gives a comparison with that in the first stability region.     

Detection of Isotopes of Mercury Ions by Resonant Ejection in Paul Trap

A simple method to detect mercury ions confined in a Paul trap has been developed by resonant ejection. In this method, frequency of the additional ejection ac voltage is scanned instead of the amplitude of the rf drive voltage in conventional methods. It is possible not only to observe the spectra of the secular oscillation of the trapped ions directly, but also to eject the confined ions from the trap mass-selectively.     

Fluorescence Detection and Buffer Gas Cooling of Trapped Mercury Ions in Paul Trap

Pig ions are confined in a hyperboloid ion trap. With the rf discharge ^202 Hg isotope lamp, the fluorescence signal of trapped Hg ions is observed. By means of buffer gas cooling, the ionic temperature is reduced. As a result, the trapping time is increased and the signal-to-noise ratio （SNR） of the fluorescent signal is improved. The temperature of ion cloud is estimated by measuring the space charge shift.     

Effect of the Double Frequency of Trap Field in a Paul Trap

The effect of double frequency oftrap field φ = U - V1 cos Ωt - V2 cos 2Ωt in a Paul trap can be described exactly by using a function series expansion to solve the corresponding Mathieu equation.The stability regions of a trapped ion are plotted and some meaningful physical results are shown.``     

Three Charged Bosons Confined in a Harmonic Trap

A system of three charged bosons confined in a harmonic trap has been investigated by an exact diagonalization. We report a calculation for the energy spectrum of the low-lying states of a system of three charged bosons. The important feature of the low-lying states of three charged bosons in a harmonic trap is obtained via an analysis of the energy spectrum.     

Three Charged Bosons Confined in a Harmonic Trap

A system of three charged bosons confined in a harmonic trap has been investigated by an exact diagonalization. We report a calculation for the energy spectrum of the low-lying states of a system of three charged bosons.The important feature of the low-lying states of three charged bosons in a harmonic trap is obtained via an analysis of the energy spectrum.     

Detail Study of the Resonant Transition in a Paul Trap

The resonant transition in the Paul trap is studied by the time-space transformation and function series expansion. A new selection rule for the transition in the trap is derived strictly. Tlte probability in the ground state and solrle transition rates to the excited states are calculated. Tlte comparison with the former studies shotvs that our results are more accurate and credible.     

Weak Interaction Studies Using a Paul Trap

New developments in ion cooling and ion bunching allow the trapping of radioactive ions from a low energy beam, in a very short time scale and with very good efficiency. The performances of Radio Frequency Quadrupole (RFQ) coolers, recently developed in several laboratories in Europe and USA, are now better known. In the present study, a RFQ device will be used to inject ⁶He⁺ ions in a transparent Paul trap. The ion beam will be delivered by the SPIRAL facility at GANIL. The careful measurement of the β-recoil ion coincidence spectrum is sensitive to the angular correlation parameter a, which depends on the coupling constants of the weak hamiltonian. It should be equal to −1/3 if the interaction is only of axial vector type (V-A theory). Deviation from this value would imply a new tensor-like interaction involving a new exchange boson thus introducing new physics beyond the Standard Model. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Frequency Stabilization of 421.671 nm Second-Harmonic Generation for Studies of 88 Sr+ Ions Confined in an RF Trap

The frequency of a SHG of a high power laser diode has been stabilized to the 5s²S_1/2#x2212;5p²P_1/2 transition of ⁸⁸Sr^#x002B; at 421.671 nm using the differential detection of the absorption signal of a hollow-cathode lamp. The frequency fluctuation never exceeded 10 MHz. The fluorescence signal of ⁸⁸Sr^#x002B; ions was detected.     

Structure and Spectrum of Binary Classic Systems Confined in a Parabolic Trap

The static and dynamic properties of the two-dimensional classic system of two-species interacting charged particles in a parabolic trap are studied. The ground state energy and configuration for different kinds of binary systems are obtained by Monte Carlo simulation and Newton optimization. The spectrum and normal modes vectors can be gained by diagonalizing the dynamical matrix of the system. It is found that the total particle number, particle number and mass-to-charge ratio of each species are decisive factors for the system structure and spectrum. The three intrinsic normal modes of single species Coulomb clusters are inherent, concluded from our numerical simulations and analytical results.     

Effective Rotational Potential of a Molecular Ions in a Plane Radio-Frequency Trap

Technical Physics - A model of rotational potential that represents an analog of the pseudopotential for localization of a model of diatomic particle with rigid bond in a plane quadrupole...     

Toward a New Test of the Relativistic Time Dilation Factor by Laser Spectroscopy of Fast Ions in a Storage Ring

Hyperfine Interactions - The frequency measurement of Doppler-shifted optical lines of ions circulating in a storage ring at high speed permits a sensitive test of the relativistic Doppler-formula...     

Laser-Cooled Ions and Atoms in a Storage Ring

Hyperfine Interactions - We review recent experiments at the Heidelberg Test Storage Ring which apply advanced laser cooling techniques to stored ion beams. Very high phase-space densities are...     

Significantly Improving the Escape Time of a Single ~(40)Ca~+ Ion in a Linear Paul Trap by Fast Switching of the Endcap Voltage

Sympathetic cooling is a method used to lower the kinetic energy of ions with complicated energy-level structures,via Coulomb interactions with laser-cooled ions in an ion trap.The ion to be sympathetically cooled is sometimes prepared outside of the trap,and it is critical to introduce this ion into the trap by temporarily lowering the potential of one endcap without allowing the coolant ion to escape.We study the time required for a laser-cooled ion to escape from a linear Paul trap when the v...     

Study of Cooling and Storage Properties of a Gas-Filled Linear Paul Trap Coupled to a Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for Mass Measurements of Exotic Nuclei

The conversion properties of 15 different combinations of rust converters have been studied. The results indicate that the rust layer without conversion is composed of spinel phase, akaganeite, magnetically ordered goethite, and lepidocrocite. On the other hand, besides the mentioned iron oxides and oxyhydroxides, the converted-rust layer consists of iron phosphate and iron tannate. Mössbauer spectrometry has allowed us to classify the degree of conversion of the different formulations according to both the tannic acid content and the mixture of the isopropyl and terbutanol alcohol. It was found that there is a specific mixture of alcohol for each tannic concentration for which the power of conversion is greatly enhanced. It is also concluded that non-stoichiometric spinel phase underwent the greater transformation of about 90%, followed by magnetically blocked goethite, in which 30% of it was transformed. In contrast, akaganeite seems to be not noticeably affected by the converters. It was not possible to assess the effect on lepidocrocite.

     

Paul阱中被囚禁离子质心运动k分量相干态的压缩效应

文章构造Ｐａｕｌ阱中被囚禁离子的ｋ分量相干态,研究囚禁离子位置和动态的测不准关系,详细研究了这种离子的位置和动量在ｋ分量相干态中的压缩性质。     

Measurement of Secular Motion Frequency in Miniature Paul Trap to Ascertain the Stability Parameters

40Ca＋ ions are trapped and laser cooled in a miniature Paul trap. The secular motion was observed by the radio-frequency resonance of the ion cloud and Zeeman profile sidebands of a single ion experimentally. The trap stability parameters a and q are determined with an uncertainty under 1% by the secular motion frequency measurement. The trap efficiency is 0.75. A practicable suggestion is given for the benefits of a new trap design.