Collimated atomic beam source having a source tube with an openable seal
US11737201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04F5/14
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various disclosed embodiments include collimated beam atomic ovens, collimated atomic beam sources, methods of loading a source of atoms into an atomic oven, and methods of forming a collimated atomic beam. In some embodiments, an illustrative collimated beam atomic oven includes: a tube having a first portion and a second portion; a source of atoms disposed in the first portion of the tube; an aperture disposed in the second portion of the tube; a heater assembly disposable in thermal communication with the tube; and an openable seal disposed in the tube intermediate the source of atoms and the aperture.
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