atomic beam source

An atomic beam source is a device that produces a narrow, focused stream of individual atoms. It works by heating a sample of material so its atoms vaporize into a gas, then using magnetic or electric fields, or physical apertures, to filter and direct the atoms into a narrow, collimated beam. This controlled atomic stream is useful in scientific experiments and precision measurements because it allows researchers to study atoms in isolation, free from the interference of other particles, enabling detailed investigations of atomic properties and behaviors.