Meissner effect in superconducting microtraps

Details Meissner effect in superconducting microtraps Meissner effect in superconducting microtraps

2008-08-21

arxiv.org/abs/0808.2911v1

Physics

Atomic Physics

5 pages, 4 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevLett.101.183006

We report on the realization and characterization of a magnetic microtrap for ultra cold atoms near a straight superconducting Nb wire with circular cross section. The trapped atoms are used to probe the magnetic field outside the superconducting wire. The Meissner effect shortens the distance between the trap and the wire, reduces the radial magnetic-field gradients and lowers the trap depth. Measurements of the trap position reveal a complete exclusion of the magnetic field from the superconducting wire for temperatures lower than 6K. As the temperature is further increased, the magnetic field partially penetrates the superconducting wire; hence the microtrap position is shifted towards the position expected for a normal-conducting wire.

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