Investigation of Conical Magneto-optical Trap as a Source of Slow Atoms

SummaryOne of the key elements of atomic sensors is a cold-atom source. It should be relatively simple, controllable, robust and compact. Conical magneto-optical trap (MOT) can become a useful tool for such devices as an atomic fountain, a gravimeter. We have developed and investigated the conical magneto-optical trap as a source of slow atoms on the rubidium fountain.