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Description
KATRIN, the KArlsruhe TRItium Neutrino experiment, is leading the charge in measuring the mass of electron neutrinos with an unprecedented sensitivity through the beta-decay of tritium. However, it is ultimately limited by systematic uncertainties like the molecular final state distribution. New technologies must be developed to surpass the experiment's current sensitivity limits. One promising but challenging technology is an atomic tritium source for KATRIN. In this presentation, we outline our strategy towards achieving this goal, including new test experiments developed at the Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK) that pave the way towards an atomic tritium source. We discuss the development of a high-luminosity atomic tritium source, as well as crucial aspects such as beam cooling, beam shaping, and the use of analytical tools for beam characterization.
