Atom optics with permanent magnetic components
D. Meschede, I. Bloch, A. Goepfert, D. Haubrich, M. Kreis, F. Lison, R. Schuetze, R. Wynands
Proc. SPIE 2995, Atom Optics 2995 191 (1997)
Abstract
We have fabricated and investigated efficient magnetic lenses, waveguides, and mirrors from rare earth permanent materials. They are affordable and maintenance free. In contrast to corresponding light force components they do not need any supplies, they have large apertures, high reflectivity, and there is no spontaneous emission. The cylindrical shape of magnetic components is furthermore well suited to steer atomic beams.