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Wideband laser locking to an atomic reference with modulation transfer spectroscopy.

V Negnevitsky1, L D Turner

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|March 14, 2013
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Conventional modulated spectroscopy apparatus can be enhanced for wideband laser frequency stabilization. This method significantly suppresses acoustic frequency noise and narrows laser linewidths, improving precision in atomic physics experiments.

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Area of Science:

  • Atomic Physics
  • Spectroscopy
  • Laser Technology

Background:

  • Laser frequency stabilization is crucial for precision measurements in atomic physics.
  • Conventional modulated spectroscopy often has limitations in noise suppression bandwidth.
  • Existing methods like electro-optic modulation have demonstrated single lock-point spectra.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance conventional modulated spectroscopy apparatus for wideband laser frequency stabilization.
  • To achieve deep suppression of frequency noise across the acoustic range.
  • To demonstrate a novel method for improving laser lock performance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing an acousto-optic modulator driven by an agile oscillator.
  • Implementing wideband frequency modulation of the pump laser in modulation transfer spectroscopy.

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  • Achieving a laser lock with a 100 kHz feedback bandwidth.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a wideband lock delivering deep suppression of frequency noise (30 dB) across the acoustic range.
    • Produced a unique single lock-point spectrum, similar to electro-optic modulation.
    • Narrowed the imputed laser linewidth by a factor of five.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhanced modulated spectroscopy with acousto-optic modulation provides a robust method for wideband laser frequency stabilization.
    • This technique offers significant improvements in noise reduction and linewidth narrowing for atomic physics applications.
    • The achieved bandwidth is sufficient for substantial noise suppression in the acoustic frequency range.