A Laser Stabilization System for Rydberg Atom Physics

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Abstract:

We purchased 2 dual wavelength ultrastable ultralow expansion glass cavities along with optics and electronics to stabilize 2 different laser systems used for DoD projects. The systems were constructed so that narrow bandwidth and stable long term locking could be achieved for 2 photon Rydberg atom excitation. Both systems were offset locked using a high bandwidth resonant electro-optic modulator so that the laser systems can be frequency tuned. Both systems have achieved spectral linewidths of less than 50 kHz and long term drift of less than 100 kHz per day.

Author(s):
Shaffer, James P.
Author Organization(s):
OKLAHOMA UNIV NORMAN
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Aug 2013-31 Jul 2014
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARO-63357-PH-RIP.1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W911NF-13-1-0341
Monitor Series:
63357-PH-RIP.1, ARO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*DIODE LASERS, *ELECTROOPTICS, *LASER CAVITIES, AMPLIFICATION, ATOMIC PROPERTIES, BANDWIDTH, BEAM SPLITTING, EXCITATION, FABRY PEROT INTERFEROMETERS, FREQUENCY, GLASS, ION PUMPS, LASER BEAMS, MICROWAVES, MODULATORS, NARROWBAND, POLARIZATION, REFLECTION, SIGNAL GENERATORS, STABILIZATION SYSTEMS, TUNING, VACUUM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Electrooptical and Optoelectronic Devices, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy
Keyword(s):
LASER STABILIZATION, PRECISION MEASUREMENT, PE611103A
Report Date:
2015 Sep 06
Creation Date:
2016 Feb 22