ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
67.65. + z
;
32.80.Pj
;
07.65. - b
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We discuss the experimental and theoretical aspects of absorption spectroscopy of cold atomic hydrogen gas in a magnetostatic trap using a pulsed narrow-band source (bandwidth ≈ 100 MHz) at the Lyman-α wavelength (121.6 nm). A careful analysis of the measured absorption spectra enables us to determine non-destructively the temperature and the density of the trapped gas. The development of this diagnostic technique is important for future attempts to reach Bose-Einstein condensation in trapped atomic hydrogen.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01081399