Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: In optical spectroscopy it is standard to split a beam of light, for sensitive reference measurements; not so for molecular beams, unfortunately. The authors fill this lacuna, combining 3D printing with electroplating to produce a $m\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}a\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}c\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}r\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}o\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}s\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}c\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}o\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}p\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}i\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}c$ beam splitter for polar neutral molecules, with clearly separated beams at high densities. This study offers not only an important piece of technology to change beam work, but also proof of principle for creating $m\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}e\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}t\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}a\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}l\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}l\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}i\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}c$ scientific apparatus with shapes that cannot be produced by traditional means---with high quality, at low cost.
Source: Physical Review Applied
Authors: Sean D. S. Gordon, Andreas Osterwalder
Institution: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $1,776
OpenAlex ID: W2549787129