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miniMOT V2
    Quantum Systems: miniMOT V2, doubleMOT, RuBECi, and Physics Platform

    miniMOT V2

    Achieve a live magneto-optical trap (MOT) within hours rather than months with the compact miniMOT V2. Designed for efficiency and precision, this quantum technology system allows seamless quantum matter production using rubidium (Rb) or caesium (Cs) atoms.

    Features

    • Compact UHV system suitable for MOT production from a background vapor.
    • Active and passive pumps maintain vacuum quality over years of operation.
    • Integrated electronics for vacuum, atom pressure, and coil control.
    • Touchscreen interface for streamlined operation.
    • Includes a thin-walled cell; AR-coated UHV glass cells are also available.
    • Shipped under vacuum for immediate use.

    This off-the-shelf trapped atom vacuum system eliminates the complexities of large-scale vacuum setups, enabling faster results for quantum computing and atomic physics applications.

    miniMOT Package

    Features

    • Pre-aligned miniMOT V2 and optics package for MOT production.
    • Compact footprint suitable for benchtop setups.
    • Includes optics assembly, mirrors, and a CCD camera for MOT imaging.

    Ideal for teaching physics courses, the miniMOT package introduces students to lasers, optics, and quantum systems. It supports laser cooling and optical trapping for advanced research in quantum engineering.

    doublemot

    doubleMOT

    Features

    • Compact UHV chamber with up to two independent active dispensers.
    • Active and passive pumps maintain vacuum integrity.
    • Customizable options for glass cells and configurations.
    • High atom flux and long trap lifetimes.

    The doubleMOT excels in generating high atom numbers for quantum field experiments, from neutral atom research to developing quantum sensors. Its two-cell system combines a source cell and science cell for high flux and superior optical access.

    RuBECi

    Features

    • Compact UHV chamber with integrated atom chip.
    • Dual-cell design with a 2D+ MOT source and science cell.
    • Customizable configurations and optics integration.
    • Low power consumption and high-duty cycle for Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) production.

    The RuBECi supports advanced research in atomic orbital physics and optical laser manipulation. Its atom chip enables rapid BEC production with high numerical aperture imaging.

    Physics Platform

    Features

    • Optics for 2D(+) MOT, 3D MOT, optical pumping, and imaging.
    • Pre-aligned for rapid deployment.
    • Supports flexible configurations with FC/APC fiber inputs.
    • Wavelength selection: 767 nm, 780 nm, 852 nm.

    The Physics Platform complements systems like RuBECi and doubleMOT for comprehensive quantum physics experiments. It supports magnetic field manipulation, laser focus, and high-precision imaging of ultra-cold atoms.

Specification and Testing for miniMOT:
Specification Details
Vacuum Quality* <1 x 10-8 Torr
*Without alkali load.
Cell Clear Aperture** 54 x 19 mm (side walls)
10 mm dia. min. (end cap)
**When equipped with a standard 2cm Thin-Walled glass cell.
Magnetic Field Gradient*** 13-14 G/(A-cm)
***This is the gradient along the coil axis and when using Infleqtion’s miniMOT Coils (CAMCMM).
External Dimensions 5.9 × 4.7 × 11.8 in
149 × 119 × 298 mm
Center Cell Height 3.50 in / 89 mm
Product Specification for doubleMOT:
Specification Details
Typical Flux Rb > 1 x 108 atoms/sec
Cs > 1 x 108 atoms/sec
³⁹K > 1 x 108 atoms/sec
⁴¹K 2-3 x 107 atoms/sec
Typical MOT Size Rb > 5 x 108 atoms
Cs > 5 x 108 atoms
³⁹K 2-3 x 108 atoms
⁴¹K 5 x 107 atoms
Typical MOT Lifetime 100s 1/e
Science Cell Vacuum < 0.8 nTorr
Ion Pump Speed 2 l/s
Alkali Source Resistance < 1 Ohm
External Dimensions 12.5 x 12.5 x 24 cm (4.9 x 4.9 x 9.5 inches)
Weight 0.9 kg (2 lbs), vacuum chamber only
3.9 kg (8.6 lbs), with all mounting hardware
Product Specification for Physical Platform:
Specification Details
Wavelength Options 767nm / 780nm / 852nm
Typical Laser Power Requirements 2D MOT: 40-70 mW
3D MOT: 30-50 mW (5-10% as Repump)
Optical Pumping <1mW
Imaging <1mW
Optical Inputs 4x FC/APC fiber optic inputs
Beam Dimension (1/e2) 2D MOT: 15×22.5mm
2D MOT+: 7.5mm
3D MOT: 15.8mm
Pumping: 7.5mm
Imaging: 11mm
Imaging Absorption Imaging System (optional)
External Dimensions 61x61x35 cm (24x24x14 in)
Weight 0.9 kg (2 lbs), vacuum chamber only
3.9 kg (8.6 lbs), with all mounting hardware
Minimot Datasheet
Physical Platform Datasheet
doubleMOT Datasheet
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