The aim of this intensive course is to convey the basics of a magneto-optical trap.
Guided by a combination of lectures, seminar talks (based on original publications) and
practical training, the participants will set up and operate a magneto-optical trap.
The practical training is divided in five groups, where each set up one component of the experiment (laser systems, frequency stabilization, trapping optics). In the end the components will be combined to trap a cloud of Rubidium atoms, and the characteristics of the trap will be determined.
Participation is limited to 12 participants.
| Time: | 6 days (9am-6pm), 22.2.2010 to 27.2.2010 depending on the speed of the practical training: 1.3.2010-3.3.2010, Kickoff meeting and distribution of seminar topics: 13.01.2010, Lecture Hall IAP Slides from the kickoff-Meeting (pdf) |
| Room: | Lecture Hall IAP (Bonn), 1st floor |
| Requirements: | Application (online) no later than December 15th 2009 |
| Acceptance: | Notification of acceptance will be given via email after December 20th 2010 |
| Credits (cps) Exam: |
4 cps successful presentation (30 min); Presence during lectures and seminars, and active participation in the practical training |
| Preparation: | At least 4 weeks; trial presentation 1 week before scheduled presentation; |
| Office hours: | See homepages of lecturers |