September 8, 2023
First Sr 88 red MOT
We now have Sr 88 atoms trapped in the science chamber at microkelvin temperatures!
July 1, 2023
First 3D blue MOT in the glass cell
We now have Sr 88 atoms trapped in the science chamber at mK temperatures!
October 4, 2022
Vacuum system assembly and baking finished
Today we finished baking our vacuum system. Pressure looks good!
May 23, 2022
Glass cells finally arrived
After a long delay due to the worldwide shortage of glass-metal transitions, we finally received an essential part of our system!