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We demonstrate an optically pumped magnetometer array operating in a 50 μT field. This array achieved a magnetic field resolution 2.5 times the shot noise level down to 7 Hz without noise reduction.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Instrumentation
Quantum Optics

Background:

Optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) offer high sensitivity for magnetic field measurements.
Developing compact, all-optical, non-magnetic OPM detector units is crucial for various applications.
Understanding component integration and performance is key for robust OPM systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the operation of an optically pumped magnetometer array in a 50 μT magnetic field.
To construct and evaluate components for a fully optical, non-magnetic OPM detector unit.
To characterize the performance and magnetic field resolution of the assembled OPM array.

Main Methods:

Assembly of a prototype OPM detector unit with fiber-coupled electronics.
Operation of magnetometers using the intensity modulated method with off-resonant laser heating.
Utilizing calculations of temperature distribution for magnetometer array design.
Characterization of individual magnetometers within the detector unit.

Main Results:

Successful operation of an OPM array in a 50 μT magnetic field.
Identical performance characteristics observed across different magnetometers in the unit.
Achieved magnetic field resolution of 2.5 times the shot noise level down to approximately 7 Hz, without noise reduction schemes.

Conclusions:

The developed OPM array demonstrates viable operation in a moderate magnetic field.
The integrated, all-optical, non-magnetic detector unit shows promising performance.
Further noise reduction schemes could enhance the magnetic field resolution of the OPM array.