@proceedings{13067,
  author = {Michelle Stephens and Carl Wieman and K. Corwin and Zheng-Tian Lu and H. Gould and T. Dinneen},
  editor = {Bryan Fearey},
  title = {Optimizing capture efficiency in a magneto-optical trap},
  abstract = {<p>We have studied the user of vapor-cell magneto-optical traps for the collection and investigation of trace elements of radioactive isotopes. The fundamental processes governing efficient collection of neutral isotopes in a trap have been identified and integrated into a model that accurately describes the collection process. The model has been verified experimentally; a 6% capture efficiency has been demonstrated for stable Cs isotopes and we predict a simple change in trapping cell geometry will allow a 50% capture efficiency. This paper discussed the issues involved in efficient capture, such as the trapping laser properties and wall-coatings. It describes a new cell design for efficient capture and discusses current work towards trapping small numbers of <sup>221</sup>Fr (T<sub>1/2</sub> equals 4.8 minutes) atoms.</p>
},
  year = {1995},
  volume = {2385},
  pages = {4-11},
  publisher = {SPIE},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1117/12.206446},
  doi = {10.1117/12.206446},
}