Multipulse Ramsey-CPT interference fringes for the 87Rb clock transition

Author: Yun Peter   Zhang Yi   Liu Guobin   Deng Wei   You L.   Gu Sihong  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1286-4854|97|6|63004-63004

ISSN: 0295-5075

Source: EPL (EUROPHYSICS LETTERS), Vol.97, Iss.6, 2012-03, pp. : 63004-63004

Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.

Previous Menu Next

Abstract

Multipulse Ramsey-coherent population trapping (CPT) interference is implemented in a compact 87Rb atomic vapor cell. With the addition of an acousto-optic modulator (AOM), a fully integrated vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) is slaved to operate in pulsed mode with precise temporal control. Our study reveals interesting characteristics and provides valuable insights into the application of Ramsey-CPT interference fringes for low-cost atomic clocks.