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¹Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA.

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Fine-structure mixing during rubidium-helium (Rb-He) collisions breaks atomic selection rules. This increases the light needed for optical pumping in dense Rb vapors, impacting atomic physics research.

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Area of Science:

Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Spectroscopy

Background:

Atomic angular momentum selection rules govern light-matter interactions.
Collisions can perturb atomic energy levels and transition probabilities.
Optical pumping is crucial for preparing atomic states in various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the breakdown of atomic angular momentum selection rules in He-broadened Rb vapor.
To quantify the impact of Rb-He collisions on atomic dark states.
To understand the consequences for optical pumping efficiency in dense atomic vapors.

Main Methods:

Employed two complementary experimental methods for precise measurements.
Utilized He-broadened rubidium (Rb) vapor as the atomic system.
Analyzed spectral line shapes and absorption characteristics.

Main Results:

Observed a significant breakdown of atomic angular momentum selection rules.
Demonstrated that fine-structure mixing during Rb-He collisions causes this breakdown.
Showed that dark states become weakly absorbing due to collisions.

Conclusions:

Rb-He collisions fundamentally alter light-atom interactions by breaking selection rules.
The increased absorption of dark states necessitates higher photon demand for optical pumping.
Findings have implications for controlling and utilizing dense atomic vapors in quantum technologies.