Cryogenic linear ion trap for accurate spectroscopy
- 1 January 1996
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Review of Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 67 (1) , 129-134
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1146560
Abstract
We have observed linear ‘‘crystals’’ of up to tens of laser-cooled 199Hg+ ions in a linear rf ion trap. The trap operates at liquid-He temperature and is designed for use as a prototype 40.5 GHz frequency standard with high accuracy and stability.Keywords
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