Techniques for Lithium Isotope Separation, Laser Cooling, and Scattering

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This book provides the basics of how to construct a laser isotope separation experiment, as well as a laser cooling magneto optical trap. Beginning with a review the basic optics and quantum mechanics, the atom-field equations and rate equations that include the transition probabilities for lithium and rubidium are presented. Optical cavities, the interferometer, methods to adjust and stabilize the laser frequency, and the methods to obtain and use circularly polarized light will be described. A full description of different diode laser cavities and the methods to assemble and tune lasers are included. An emphasis of the experimental techniques including a detailed step-by-step thorough explanation of these techniques will be provided.