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Momentum Transfer and Radiation Pressure Atom

The Magneto Optical Trap

The Magneto Optical Trap

Experimental setup of Magneto Optical Trap (MOT), which uses radiation pressure to cool atomic species. Atoms are slowed down by absorbing (and emitting) photons.

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