Competing excitation quenching and charge exchange in ultracold Li-Ba+ collisions
Xiaodong Xing, Pascal Weckesser, Fabian Thielemann, Tibor Jónás, Romain Vexiau, Nadia Bouloufa-Maafa, Eliane Luc-Koenig, Kirk W Madison, Andrea Orbán, Ting Xie Competing excitation quenching and charge exchange in ultracold Li-Ba+ collisions Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, 57 245201 (2024)
A magnetically silent optically pumped magnetometer for a neutron electric dipole moment experiment
W. Klassen, S. Ahmed, K. Pond Grehan, C. Hovde, K.W. Madison, R.R. Mammei, J.W. Martin, M. McCrea, T. Mohammadi, T. Momose, P. Opsahl, D. Ostapchuk A magnetically silent optically pumped magnetometer for a neutron electric dipole moment experiment The European Physical Journal C, xxxxx (2024), arXiv:2405.08696
Boundaries of universality of thermal collisions for atom-atom scattering
Xuyang Guo, Kirk W. Madison, James L. Booth, and Roman V. Krems Boundaries of universality of thermal collisions for atom-atom scattering Phys. Rev. A 110, 063317 (2024), arXiv:2409.00273 This “Boundaries of universality” paper was chosen by PRA for their Highlights page.
Revising the Universality Hypothesis for Room-temperature Collisions
James L. Booth, and Kirk W. Madison Revising the Universality Hypothesis for Room-temperature Collisions Phys. Rev. A 110, 052802 (2024), arXiv:2406.17065
Cross-calibration of atomic sensors for pressure metrology
Erik Frieling, Riley A. Stewart, James L. Booth, and Kirk W. Madison Cross-calibration of atomic sensors for pressure metrology AVS Quantum Sci. 6, 024404 (2024), arxiv:2312.15446
Trapped-particle evolution driven by residual gas collisions
Avinash Deshmukh, Riley A. Stewart, Pinrui Shen, James L. Booth, and Kirk W. Madison Trapped-particle evolution driven by residual gas collisions Phys. Rev. A 109, 032818 (2024), arxiv:2310.04583
Opportunities for Fundamental Physics Research with Radioactive Molecules
G. Arrowsmith-Kron et al., Opportunities for Fundamental Physics Research with Radioactive Molecules Rep. Prog. Phys. 87 084301 (2024), https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.02165
Cross-calibration of atomic pressure sensors and deviation from quantum diffractive collision universality for light particles
Pinrui Shen, Erik Frieling, Katherine R. Herperger, Denis Uhland, Riley A. Stewart, Avinash Deshmukh, Roman V. Krems, James L. Booth, Kirk W. Madison Cross-calibration of atomic pressure sensors and deviation from quantum diffractive collision universality for light particles New Journal of Physics 25 053018 (2023) || arXiv:2209.02900
It’s pretty hard to measure nothing, but these engineers are getting close
Rahul Rao It’s pretty hard to measure nothing, but these engineers are getting close Popular Science, Aug 8, 2022
The Precision nEDM Measurement with UltraCold Neutrons at TRIUMF
R. Matsumiya et al., The Precision nEDM Measurement with UltraCold Neutrons at TRIUMF https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.09880
Measurement of Rb-Rb van der Waals coefficient via Quantum Diffractive Universality
Riley A. Stewart, Pinrui Shen, James L. Booth, Kirk W. Madison Measurement of Rb-Rb van der Waals coefficient via Quantum Diffractive Universality Phys. Rev. A 106, 052812 (2022) and arXiv:2208.12805
Refining the cold atom pressure standard
Pinrui Shen, Kirk W. Madison, and James L. Booth Refining the cold atom pressure standard Metrologia [http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1681-7575/abe02f]
Quantum-state-dependent chemistry of ultracold Li2 dimers
Gene Polovy, Erik Frieling, Denis Uhland, Julian Schmidt, and Kirk W. Madison Quantum-state-dependent chemistry of ultracold Li2 dimers Phys. Rev. A 102, 013310 (2020)
Breakthrough development: a game-changing self-calibrating quantum sensor for vacuum measurement
Breakthrough development: a game-changing self-calibrating quantum sensor for vacuum measurement BCIT News
Self calibrating quantum sensor a game changer for vacuum measurement
Self calibrating quantum sensor a game changer for vacuum measurement UBC PHAS News
Realization of a universal quantum pressure standard
Pinrui Shen, Kirk W. Madison, and James L. Booth Realization of a universal quantum pressure standard Metrologia [https://doi.org/10.1088/1681-7575/ab7170]
Fast-switching magnet serving a spallation-driven ultracold neutron source
S. Ahmed et al. Fast-switching magnet serving a spallation-driven ultracold neutron source Phys. Rev. Accel. Beams 22, 102401 || https://arxiv.org/abs/1905.08857
Universality of quantum diffractive collisions and the quantum pressure standard
James L. Booth, Pinrui Shen, Roman V. Krems, Kirk W. Madison Universality of quantum diffractive collisions and the quantum pressure standard New Journal of Physics, https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/ab452a || https://arxiv.org/abs/1905.02193 video abstract
A beamline for fundamental neutron physics at TRIUMF
S. Ahmed et al. A beamline for fundamental neutron physics at TRIUMF Nucl. Instr. Meth. Phys. Res. Sec. A: Accel., Spectr., Detect. Assoc. Equip. (2019). || https://arxiv.org/abs/1810.01001
First ultracold neutrons produced at TRIUMF
S. Ahmed et al. First ultracold neutrons produced at TRIUMF Phys. Rev. C 99, 025503 (2019) || https://arxiv.org/abs/1809.04071
Phase noise reduction of mutually tunable lasers with an external acousto-optic modulator
Gene Polovy, Julian Schmidt, Denis Uhland, Erik Frieling, Kahan Dare, and Kirk W. Madison Phase noise reduction of mutually tunable lasers with an external acousto-optic modulator JOSA B, Vol. 36, Issue 2, pp. 464-469 (2019)
The performance and limitations of FPGA-based digital servos for atomic, molecular, and optical physics experiments
Shi Jing Yu, Emma Fajeau, Lin Qiao Liu, David J. Jones, and Kirk W. Madison The performance and limitations of FPGA-based digital servos for atomic, molecular, and optical physics experiments Rev. Sci. Instrum. Volume 89 (2018) || https://arxiv.org/abs/1708.05892 || RSI2 || (doi)
High-resolution two-photon spectroscopy of a 5p^5 6p <- 5p^6 transition of xenon
Emily Altiere, Eric R. Miller, Tomohiro Hayamizu, David J. Jones, Kirk W. Madison, and Takamasa Momose High-resolution two-photon spectroscopy of a 5p^5 6p <- 5p^6 transition of xenon Phys. Rev. A 97, 012507 (2018)
Dual Species Effusive Source and Zeeman Slower for Cold Atom Experiments
William Bowden, Will Gunton, Mariusz Semczuk, Kahan Dare, and Kirk W. Madison Dual Species Effusive Source and Zeeman Slower for Cold Atom Experiments Rev. Sci. Instrum. 87, 043111 (2016) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1509.07460
Transparent Electrodes for High E-Field Production Using A Buried ITO Layer
Will Gunton, Gene Polovy, Mariusz Semczuk, Kirk W. Madison Transparent Electrodes for High E-Field Production Using A Buried ITO Layer Rev. Sci. Instrum. 87, 033113 (2016) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1508.04086
Transforming a 4th year Modern Optics Course Using a Deliberate Practice Framework
David J. Jones, Kirk W. Madison, and Carl Wieman Transforming a 4th year Modern Optics Course Using a Deliberate Practice Framework Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 11, 020108 (2015) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1502.02208
A method for independent and continuous tuning of N lasers phase-locked to the same frequency comb
Will Gunton, Mariusz Semczuk, and Kirk W. Madison A method for independent and continuous tuning of N lasers phase-locked to the same frequency comb Optics Letters, vol. 40, pp. 4372-4375 (2015) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1506.00389
Narrowband Solid State VUV Coherent Source for Laser Cooling of Antihydrogen
J. Mario Michan, Gene Polovy, Kirk W. Madison, Makoto C. Fujiwara, Takamasa Momose Narrowband Solid State VUV Coherent Source for Laser Cooling of Antihydrogen Hyperfine Interact. 235, 29 (2015). || local copy
Anomalous Behavior of Dark States in Quantum Gases of Li6
Mariusz Semczuk, Will Gunton, William Bowden, and Kirk W. Madison Anomalous Behavior of Dark States in Quantum Gases of Li6 Phys. Rev. Lett. 113, 055302 (2014) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1407.7904 || local copy
High resolution photoassociation spectroscopy of the 6Li_2 A(1^1\Sigma_u^+) state
Will Gunton, Mariusz Semczuk, Nikesh S. Dattani, and Kirk W. Madison, High resolution photoassociation spectroscopy of the 6Li_2 A(1^1\Sigma_u^+) state, Phys. Rev. A 88, 062510 (2013) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1309.5870
Photon-scattering-rate measurement of atoms in a magneto-optical trap
Kais Jooya, Nam Musterer, Kirk W. Madison, and James L. Booth Photon-scattering-rate measurement of atoms in a magneto-optical trap Phys. Rev. A 88, 063401 (2013)
Chemical reactions of ultracold alkali dimers in the lowest-energy $^3\Sigma$ state
Michal Tomza, Kirk W. Madison, Robert Moszynski, Roman V. Krems Chemical reactions of ultracold alkali dimers in the lowest-energy $^3\Sigma$ state, Phys. Rev. A 88, 050701(R) (2013) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1308.4783
Realization of BEC-BCS crossover physics in a compact oven-loaded magneto-optic trap apparatus
Will Gunton, Mariusz Semczuk, and Kirk W. Madison, Realization of BEC-BCS crossover physics in a compact oven-loaded magneto-optic trap apparatus Phys. Rev. A 88, 023624 (2013) || arXiv:1307.5445
Investigating polaron phase transitions with polar molecules,
Felipe Herrera, Kirk W. Madison, Roman V. Krems, Mona Berciu, Investigating polaron phase transitions with polar molecules, Phys. Rev. Lett. 110, 223002 (2013) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1212.6212
High resolution photoassociation spectroscopy of the 6Li_2 1^{3}\Sigma_{g}^{+} state
Mariusz Semczuk, Xuan Li, Will Gunton, Magnus Haw, Nikesh S. Dattani, Julien Witz, Arthur Mills, David J. Jones, and Kirk W. Madison, High resolution photoassociation spectroscopy of the 6Li_2 1^{3}\Sigma_{g}^{+} state, Phys. Rev. A 87, 052505 (2013) || http://arxiv.org/abs/1309.6662
Magneto-optical trap loading rate dependence on trap depth and vapor density
Magnus Haw, Nathan Evetts, Will Gunton, Janelle Van Dongen, James L. Booth, and Kirk W. Madison, Magneto-optical trap loading rate dependence on trap depth and vapor density JOSA B, Vol. 29, Issue 3, pp. 475-483 (2012)
Trap-depth determination using residual gas collisions
Janelle Van Dongen, Chenchong Zhu, Dallas Clement, Gabriel Dufour, James L. Booth, and Kirk W. Madison, Trap-depth determination using residual gas collisions Phys. Rev. A 84, 022708 (2011)
Giant Feshbach resonances in 6Li-85Rb mixtures
B. Deh, W. Gunton, B. G. Klappauf, Z. Li, M. Semczuk, J. Van Dongen, and K. W. Madison Giant Feshbach resonances in 6Li-85Rb mixtures Phys. Rev. A 82, 020701(R) (2010)
Observation of quantum diffractive collisions using shallow atomic traps
David E. Fagnan, Jicheng Wang, Chenchong Zhu, Pavle Djuricanin, Bruce G. Klappauf, James L. Booth, and Kirk W. Madison, Observation of quantum diffractive collisions using shallow atomic traps Phys. Rev. A 80, 022712 (2009) || arXiv:0907.0506
A widely tunable, single frequency optical frequency synthesizer with a 100 kHz uncertainty
A. K. Mills, Y.-F. Chen, K. W. Madison, and D. J. Jones, A widely tunable, single frequency optical frequency synthesizer with a 100 kHz uncertainty, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 26, 1276-1280 (2009)
Effects of Electric Fields on Heteronuclear Feshbach Resonances in Ultracold 6Li-87Rb Mixtures
Z. Li and K.W. Madison, Effects of Electric Fields on Heteronuclear Feshbach Resonances in Ultracold 6Li-87Rb Mixtures, Phys. Rev. A 79, 042711 (2009) || arXiv:0902.2505
Compact laser cooling apparatus for simultaneous cooling of lithium and rubidium
K. Ladouceur, B.G. Klappauf, J. Van Dongen, N. Rauhut, B. Schuster, A.K. Mills, D.J. Jones, and K.W. Madison, Compact laser cooling apparatus for simultaneous cooling of lithium and rubidium, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 26, 210-217 (2009)
Feshbach resonances in ultracold 85Rb-87Rb and 6Li-87Rb mixtures
Z. Li, S. Singh, T. V. Tscherbul, K. W. Madison, Feshbach resonances in ultracold 85Rb-87Rb and 6Li-87Rb mixtures Phys. Rev. A 78, 022710 (2008) || September 2008 issue of Virtual Journal of Quantum Information || http://arxiv.org/abs/0807.0417
Using Difference Frequency Generation to Lock a CW Visible Laser to a Fiber Laser Frequency Comb
A. K. Mills, Y.-F. Chen, J. Jiang, K. W. Madison, and D. J. Jones, Using Difference Frequency Generation to Lock a CW Visible Laser to a Fiber Laser Frequency Comb, Proceedings of Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference and Photonic Applications Systems Technologies || Optical Society of America, Technical Digest (CD), (2008), paper CFA4. || […]
Dual-channel amplification in a single-mode diode laser for multi-isotope laser cooling
J. L. Booth, J. Van Dongen, P. Lebel, B. G. Klappauf, and K. W. Madison, Dual-channel amplification in a single-mode diode laser for multi-isotope laser cooling J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 24, 2914-2920 (2007)
Amplification and front facet reflectivity of broad area lasers
Aviv Keshet, Peter Eugster, Paul Bloudoff, Bruce G. Klappauf, and Kirk W. Madison Amplification and front facet reflectivity of broad area lasers Optics Express, Vol. 15, Issue 19, pp. 12344-12355 (2007)