BEC:Internal

Cryogenic NH Discharge

7-30-2009

To do list:

1. Solder heatsink
2. Testing resonant frequency of RF coil (147.2 MHz)
3. Thermal cycle wire
4. Close cell, leak check at room temperature.
5. Close dewar, cool down

Equipments needed:

1. Vacuum pump
2. Thermometry

• Ordered DT-670-CU-1.4L silicon diodes from Lakeshore

1. AC amplifier
2. Helium buffer gas source
3. Gas handling system for entraining NH3 into helium
4. Dewar mounting plate