Citation

Abstract

The dynamic motion of the tons contained in the trapped 199 e+ frequency standard contributes to the stability of the standard. In order to study these dynamics, a macroscopic analog of the !°°Hg* trap is constructed. Containment of micron-sized particles in this trap allows direct visual observation of the particles’ motion. Influenced by the confining fields and their own Coulomb repulsion, the particles can form stable arrays.

Details

Volume
42-98
Published
August 15, 1989
Pages
57–62
File Size
288.3 KB