Abstract
Here we report on a synchrotron for neutral molecules that consists of two hexapole focusers bent into a torus. By switching the voltages applied to the two half-rings, polar molecules can be confined in tight packets for up to a second as they revolve around the ring. In this Letter, the operation and trapping parameters of the molecular synchrotron are discussed. We plan to use a molecular synchrotron in the future as an arena for low-energy collision experiments. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 473 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |