Laser Cooling and Trapping of Atomic Strontium for Ultracold Atoms Physics, High-precision Spectroscopy and Quantum Sensors
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This review describes the production of atomic strontium samples at ultra-low temperature and at high phase-space density, and their possible use for physical studies and applications. We describe the process of loading a magneto-optical trap from an atomic beam and preparing the sample for high precision measurements. Particular emphasis is given to the applications of ultracold Sr samples, spanning from optical frequency metrology to force sensing at micrometer scale.
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