Man-made superheavy elements(SHE)are produced as energetic recoils in complete-fusion reactions and need to be thermalized in a gas-filled chamber for chemical studies.The ever-shorter half-lives and decreasing produc...Man-made superheavy elements(SHE)are produced as energetic recoils in complete-fusion reactions and need to be thermalized in a gas-filled chamber for chemical studies.The ever-shorter half-lives and decreasing production rates of the elements beyond Fl(atomic number Z=114)-the heaviest element chemically studied today-require the development of novel techniques for quantitative thermalization and fast extraction efficiency.The Universal high-density gas stopping Cell(UniCell),currently under construction,was proposed to achieve this.Within this work,we propose an Ion Transfer by Gas Flow(ITGF)device,which serves as a UniCell ejector to interface with a gas chromatography detector array for chemical studies.Detailed parameter optimizations,using gas dynamics and Monte Carlo ion-trajectory simulations,promise fast(within a few ms)and highly efficient(up to 100%)ion extraction across a wide mass range.These ions can then be transmitted quantitatively through the ITGF into the high-pressure environment needed for further chemical studies.展开更多
In order to exploit its potential applications, we experimentally study the dependence of ^85 Rb-based coherent population trapping （CPTi resonance on N2 buffer gas with 6 vapor cells filled with natural rubidium and...In order to exploit its potential applications, we experimentally study the dependence of ^85 Rb-based coherent population trapping （CPTi resonance on N2 buffer gas with 6 vapor cells filled with natural rubidium and N2. The experiments are carried out at different pressures and temperatures, and the results reveal that higher cell temperature makes the resonance more sensitive to N2 pressure. Thus, it is importmlt to choose a proper buffer gas pressure at a given cell temperature. This work provides valuable data for the application of 85Rb CPT resonance with a buffer gas of N2.展开更多
We present a pair of phase-locked lasers with a 9.2-GHz frequency difference through the injection locking of a master laser to the RF-modulation sideband of a slave diode laser. Using this laser system, a coherent po...We present a pair of phase-locked lasers with a 9.2-GHz frequency difference through the injection locking of a master laser to the RF-modulation sideband of a slave diode laser. Using this laser system, a coherent population trapping （CPT） signal with a typical linewidth of ～ 182 Hz is obtained in a cesium vapor cell filled with 30 Torr （4kPa） of neon as the buffer gas. We investigate the influence of the partial pressure of the neon buffer gas on the CPT linewidth, amplitude, and frequency shift. The results may offer some references for CPT atomic clocks and CPT atomic magnetometers.展开更多
The principles of chemical equilibrium were used to derive a new set of formulae representing the oxygen potentials for five buffer gas mixtures at normal pressure.Various sorts of classical formulae for them are on- ...The principles of chemical equilibrium were used to derive a new set of formulae representing the oxygen potentials for five buffer gas mixtures at normal pressure.Various sorts of classical formulae for them are on- ly a particular representation under ignoring the effects of oxygen,thereby being unavailable for accurate cal- culation of oxygen potentials.In this paper,the oxygen potentials set by CO_2-H_2 gas mixtures and the mis- takes and errors of the classical expressions for them were discussed emphatically.The deviation in partial pressures of oxygen in some of previous experiments under the oxygen potentials controlled by CO_2-H_2 gas mixtures was explained quantitatively.The oxygen-potential diagrams predicting the equilibrated gas com- positions from the initial conditions have been also given.展开更多
A further study is conducted on two factors which respectively influence the sensitivity of optically pumped cesium magnetometer （CsOPM）. The influence of radio frequency （RF） power and the buffer gas pressure on ...A further study is conducted on two factors which respectively influence the sensitivity of optically pumped cesium magnetometer （CsOPM）. The influence of radio frequency （RF） power and the buffer gas pressure on the sensitivity is theoretically analyzed, and some properties are predicted. Based on the established measurement system and the visible Zeeman spectrum, not only is the real influence of these factors studied, but also, under our experimental condition, optimum parameters based on the measured curves are ascertained. The properties of these measured curves match the theoretical result very well. Our research attempts to provide theory reference to help magnetometer designers determine optimum parameters under certain conditions.展开更多
In order to investigate the effect of the pressure buffer gas and frequency on the output power, a copper vapor laser with active medium length of 60 cm and bore of 16 mm has been operated and optimized using air as a...In order to investigate the effect of the pressure buffer gas and frequency on the output power, a copper vapor laser with active medium length of 60 cm and bore of 16 mm has been operated and optimized using air as a buffer gas. The observed oscillatory behavior of the output power versus frequency is in good agreement with the previous reports. The measured results show the maximum output power of ~1.6W at the optimum pressure of 3.8 torr and frequency of 17 kHz. Abundance of the air and reduction of the system volume due to elimination of the gas handling system as well as the economically benefits are the advantages of the employing air as a buffer gas in the copper vapor laser operation.展开更多
We report an experimental investigation on the Doppler-free saturated absorption spectroscopy of buffer-gas-cooled Barium monofluoride(BaF)molecules in a 4 K cryogenic cell.The obtained spectra with a resolution of 19...We report an experimental investigation on the Doppler-free saturated absorption spectroscopy of buffer-gas-cooled Barium monofluoride(BaF)molecules in a 4 K cryogenic cell.The obtained spectra with a resolution of 19 MHz,much smaller than previously observed in absorption spectroscopy,clearly resolve the hyperfine transitions.Moreover,we use these high-resolution spectra to fit the hyperfine splittings of excited A(v=0)state and find the hyperfine splitting of the laser-cooling-relevant A^(2)Π_(1/2)(v=0,J=1/2,+)state is about 18 MHz,much higher than the previous theoretically predicted value.This provides important missing information for laser cooling of BaF molecules.展开更多
A novel cryogenic MgF molecular beam,characterized by high flux and exceptional stability,has been successfully generated within a helium buffer gas environment.This achievement is facilitated by the innovative use of...A novel cryogenic MgF molecular beam,characterized by high flux and exceptional stability,has been successfully generated within a helium buffer gas environment.This achievement is facilitated by the innovative use of an in-cell stepper motor,which continuously rotates the sample rod during laser ablation.Through meticulous optimization of the ablation laser energy,the position of the ablation spot,and the gas flow rate,among other critical parameters,the resulting MgF beam exhibits a remarkable forward velocity of 209 m/s and an impressive brightness of approximately 1.36×10^(12)molecules per pulse per steradian per internal state.Subsequent attempts at one-dimensional Doppler cooling of the MgF beam have been made,with theoretical calculations closely aligning with experimental outcomes.These findings demonstrate a significant compression in the transverse spatial distribution of the molecular beam,from 7.8 to 6.5 mm,and a substantial cooling of the transverse temperature,from 8.1 to 5.6 mK.This work lays a crucial foundation for the advancement of molecular slowing and magneto-optical trapping techniques for MgF molecules.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the German BMBF (No.05P21UMFN2)
文摘Man-made superheavy elements(SHE)are produced as energetic recoils in complete-fusion reactions and need to be thermalized in a gas-filled chamber for chemical studies.The ever-shorter half-lives and decreasing production rates of the elements beyond Fl(atomic number Z=114)-the heaviest element chemically studied today-require the development of novel techniques for quantitative thermalization and fast extraction efficiency.The Universal high-density gas stopping Cell(UniCell),currently under construction,was proposed to achieve this.Within this work,we propose an Ion Transfer by Gas Flow(ITGF)device,which serves as a UniCell ejector to interface with a gas chromatography detector array for chemical studies.Detailed parameter optimizations,using gas dynamics and Monte Carlo ion-trajectory simulations,promise fast(within a few ms)and highly efficient(up to 100%)ion extraction across a wide mass range.These ions can then be transmitted quantitatively through the ITGF into the high-pressure environment needed for further chemical studies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10927403)
文摘In order to exploit its potential applications, we experimentally study the dependence of ^85 Rb-based coherent population trapping （CPTi resonance on N2 buffer gas with 6 vapor cells filled with natural rubidium and N2. The experiments are carried out at different pressures and temperatures, and the results reveal that higher cell temperature makes the resonance more sensitive to N2 pressure. Thus, it is importmlt to choose a proper buffer gas pressure at a given cell temperature. This work provides valuable data for the application of 85Rb CPT resonance with a buffer gas of N2.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11274213, 61205215, 61078051, and 612279002)the National Major Scientific Research Program of China (Grant No. 2012CB921601)+1 种基金the Research Project for Returned Abroad Scholars from Universities of Shanxi Province,China (Grant No. 2012-015)the Project for Excellent Research Team of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61121064)
文摘We present a pair of phase-locked lasers with a 9.2-GHz frequency difference through the injection locking of a master laser to the RF-modulation sideband of a slave diode laser. Using this laser system, a coherent population trapping （CPT） signal with a typical linewidth of ～ 182 Hz is obtained in a cesium vapor cell filled with 30 Torr （4kPa） of neon as the buffer gas. We investigate the influence of the partial pressure of the neon buffer gas on the CPT linewidth, amplitude, and frequency shift. The results may offer some references for CPT atomic clocks and CPT atomic magnetometers.
文摘The principles of chemical equilibrium were used to derive a new set of formulae representing the oxygen potentials for five buffer gas mixtures at normal pressure.Various sorts of classical formulae for them are on- ly a particular representation under ignoring the effects of oxygen,thereby being unavailable for accurate cal- culation of oxygen potentials.In this paper,the oxygen potentials set by CO_2-H_2 gas mixtures and the mis- takes and errors of the classical expressions for them were discussed emphatically.The deviation in partial pressures of oxygen in some of previous experiments under the oxygen potentials controlled by CO_2-H_2 gas mixtures was explained quantitatively.The oxygen-potential diagrams predicting the equilibrated gas com- positions from the initial conditions have been also given.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11174015)
文摘A further study is conducted on two factors which respectively influence the sensitivity of optically pumped cesium magnetometer （CsOPM）. The influence of radio frequency （RF） power and the buffer gas pressure on the sensitivity is theoretically analyzed, and some properties are predicted. Based on the established measurement system and the visible Zeeman spectrum, not only is the real influence of these factors studied, but also, under our experimental condition, optimum parameters based on the measured curves are ascertained. The properties of these measured curves match the theoretical result very well. Our research attempts to provide theory reference to help magnetometer designers determine optimum parameters under certain conditions.
文摘In order to investigate the effect of the pressure buffer gas and frequency on the output power, a copper vapor laser with active medium length of 60 cm and bore of 16 mm has been operated and optimized using air as a buffer gas. The observed oscillatory behavior of the output power versus frequency is in good agreement with the previous reports. The measured results show the maximum output power of ~1.6W at the optimum pressure of 3.8 torr and frequency of 17 kHz. Abundance of the air and reduction of the system volume due to elimination of the gas handling system as well as the economically benefits are the advantages of the employing air as a buffer gas in the copper vapor laser operation.
基金support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant No.2018YFA0307200the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.U21A20437 and 12074337+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province under Grant No.LR21A040002Zhejiang Province Plan for Science and technology No.2020C01019the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under No.2021FZZX001-02.
文摘We report an experimental investigation on the Doppler-free saturated absorption spectroscopy of buffer-gas-cooled Barium monofluoride(BaF)molecules in a 4 K cryogenic cell.The obtained spectra with a resolution of 19 MHz,much smaller than previously observed in absorption spectroscopy,clearly resolve the hyperfine transitions.Moreover,we use these high-resolution spectra to fit the hyperfine splittings of excited A(v=0)state and find the hyperfine splitting of the laser-cooling-relevant A^(2)Π_(1/2)(v=0,J=1/2,+)state is about 18 MHz,much higher than the previous theoretically predicted value.This provides important missing information for laser cooling of BaF molecules.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Nos.12174115,91836103,and 11834003.
文摘A novel cryogenic MgF molecular beam,characterized by high flux and exceptional stability,has been successfully generated within a helium buffer gas environment.This achievement is facilitated by the innovative use of an in-cell stepper motor,which continuously rotates the sample rod during laser ablation.Through meticulous optimization of the ablation laser energy,the position of the ablation spot,and the gas flow rate,among other critical parameters,the resulting MgF beam exhibits a remarkable forward velocity of 209 m/s and an impressive brightness of approximately 1.36×10^(12)molecules per pulse per steradian per internal state.Subsequent attempts at one-dimensional Doppler cooling of the MgF beam have been made,with theoretical calculations closely aligning with experimental outcomes.These findings demonstrate a significant compression in the transverse spatial distribution of the molecular beam,from 7.8 to 6.5 mm,and a substantial cooling of the transverse temperature,from 8.1 to 5.6 mK.This work lays a crucial foundation for the advancement of molecular slowing and magneto-optical trapping techniques for MgF molecules.
