Field-induced electron-ion recombination: A novel route towards neutral (anti-)matter

Authors
Wesdorp, C Robicheaux, F Noordam, LD
Citation
C. Wesdorp et al., Field-induced electron-ion recombination: A novel route towards neutral (anti-)matter, PHYS REV L, 84(17), 2000, pp. 3799-3802
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
ISSN journal
00319007 → ACNP
Volume
84
Issue
17
Year of publication
2000
Pages
3799 - 3802
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9007(20000424)84:17<3799:FERANR>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
We present a novel approach to the preparation of neutral (anti-)matter. Th e scheme is based on recombination of a free electron and an ion, and can b e considered as the inverse of pulsed field ionization. We have obtained pr omising results on rubidium: at low densities already efficiencies of 0.3% were obtained. This is orders of magnitude more than has been achieved in p revious recombination studies.