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    • Atomic spectroscopy
    • Laser physics
    • Nonlinear optics

    Background:

    • Frequency-modulation spectroscopy (FMS) is a sensitive technique for detecting atomic and molecular species.
    • Traditionally, FMS has been limited to the visible spectral region.
    • Extending FMS to other spectral regions can enhance its applicability in various scientific fields.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate frequency-modulation spectroscopy outside the visible spectral region.
    • To generate a frequency-modulated ultraviolet (UV) beam for spectroscopic applications.
    • To observe specific atomic absorption lines using the generated UV beam.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized second-harmonic generation (SHG) to convert a visible dye-laser beam into an ultraviolet beam.
    • Employed frequency modulation on the visible laser beam, which was transferred to the generated UV beam.
    • Applied the frequency-modulated UV beam to probe the sodium (Na) 3S ? 4P absorption transition.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully generated a frequency-modulated ultraviolet beam.
    • Demonstrated the capability of FMS outside the visible spectral region.
    • Observed the Na 3S ? 4P absorption at 3302 angstroms using the developed technique.

    Conclusions:

    • Frequency-modulation spectroscopy can be effectively performed outside the visible spectral region.
    • Second-harmonic generation is a viable method for producing frequency-modulated UV light for spectroscopy.
    • This technique opens new possibilities for high-sensitivity spectroscopy in the ultraviolet range.