Two-dimensional magneto-optical trap as a source for cold strontium atoms
Two-dimensional magneto-optical trap as a source for cold strontium atoms
We report on the realization of a transversely loaded two-dimensional magneto-optical trap serving as a source for cold strontium atoms. We analyze the dependence of the source's properties on various parameters, in particular the intensity of a pushing beam accelerating the atoms out of the source. An atomic flux exceeding …