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Dual-species Optical tweezer for Rb and K atoms

Atomic Physics 2024-10-29 v1 Quantum Gases

Abstract

The optical tweezer experiment with neutral atoms is a focal topic in cold atom physics due to its significant potential in quantum computing and simulation. Here, we present the realization of a dual-species optical tweezer for both Rb and K atoms, marking the first step towards creating a polar molecule optical tweezer array. Initially, Rb and K atoms are collected using a dual magneto-optical trap (MOT) and further cooled to 7 μ\muK for Rb and 10 μ\muK for K. By employing 850 nm tweezer beams, we demonstrate the ability to capture individual Rb or K atoms. The filling ratios of Rb and K can be finely adjusted by controlling the atomic densities of both species. Utilizing the post-selection technique, we can create a deterministic array of two-species atoms, paving the way for future polar molecule array formation.

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@article{arxiv.2410.20761,
  title  = {Dual-species Optical tweezer for Rb and K atoms},
  author = {Yangbo Wei and Kedi Wei and Shangjin Li and Bo Yan},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2410.20761},
  year   = {2024}
}

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6 pages, 4 figures