MACOR glass-ceramic-based UHV cell for quantum technology applications
Abstract
Compact, customizable, non-magnetic vacuum systems are a key requirement for many field applications of quantum technology based on cold atoms. We report on the development and construction of a compact, low-cost ultrahigh vacuum compatible cell using the glass-ceramic MACOR. The cell offers a CF flange connection to commercial vacuum technology, as well as high numerical aperture viewports for precise optical measurements. The presented technology shows stable vacuum pressures of <1×10−10 mbar for more than a year since the implementation into the vacuum system of a quantum gas experiment, further proving suitability for general quantum technology applications.
Article Details
Journal Info
Applied Physics Letters
American Institute of Physics
Authors (9)
M. Proske
Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1 , Mainz D-55122,
S. Boles-Herresthal
Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1 , Mainz D-55122,
D. Latorre-Bastidas
Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1 , Mainz D-55122,
I. Varma
Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1 , Mainz D-55122,
R. Skanda
Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1 , Mainz D-55122,
O. Hellmig
Institute for Quantum Physics, Universität Hamburg 2 , Hamburg D-20148,
K. Sengstock
Institute for Quantum Physics, Universität Hamburg 2 , Hamburg D-20148,
A. Wenzlawski
Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1 , Mainz D-55122,
P. Windpassinger
Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1 , Mainz D-55122,