This research program focuses on the measurement of differential s-wave scattering phase shifts to determine cold collision cross-sections for the cesium atom. The measurement relies on the technique of juggling atoms in a laser-cooled fountain clock to avoid the necessity of determining atom densities. Accuracies better than 10 mrad are anticipated.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Physics (PHY)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9732455
Program Officer
C. Denise Caldwell
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-08-01
Budget End
2001-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$359,406
Indirect Cost
Name
Yale University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
New Haven
State
CT
Country
United States
Zip Code
06520