Fast switching of magnetic fields in a magneto-optic trap

Authors
Dedman, CJ Baldwin, KGH Colla, M
Citation
Cj. Dedman et al., Fast switching of magnetic fields in a magneto-optic trap, REV SCI INS, 72(11), 2001, pp. 4055-4058
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Spectroscopy /Instrumentation/Analytical Sciences","Instrumentation & Measurement
Journal title
REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
ISSN journal
00346748 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
4055 - 4058
Database
ISI
SICI code
0034-6748(200111)72:11<4055:FSOMFI>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Magneto-optic traps which employ current windings to generate pulsed magnet ic fields require rapid switch-off times for many applications. Practical d ifficulties in attaining rapid switch-off of the magnetic field, including the generation of induced currents, are addressed. Several methods for mini mizing the switch-off time are presented which do not require complex feedb ack mechanisms involving direct measurement of the magnetic field. (C) 2001 American Institute of Physics.