Photoionization cross section measurement in a Rb vapor cell trap

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作者
Gabbanini, C
Gozzini, S
Lucchesini, A
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[1] Ist. Fis. Atomica Molec. del C.N.R., I-56127 Pisa
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10.1016/S0030-4018(97)00214-9
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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We report the measurement of the absolute photoionization cross section of the Rb 5p(3/2) state at the wavelength of 4765 Angstrom. The utilized technique involves the change of filling rate of a magneto-optical trap induced by the presence of a photoionizing laser. The measured Value is sigma(PI) = 1.48 (22) x 10(-17) cm(-2). (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.
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