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    • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
    • Spectroscopy Instrumentation

    Background:

    • High-speed spectroscopy is crucial for analyzing transient phenomena.
    • Existing methods often lack independent control over spectral parameters like spacing and bandwidth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel instrument for high-speed spectroscopy of optical lines.
    • To demonstrate independent control over frequency comb parameters (spacing, bandwidth, wavelength).

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a frequency comb generated by pseudo-random phase modulation of a continuous-wave (CW) laser.
    • Employed a self-heterodyne detection scheme by mixing the comb with a frequency-shifted local oscillator.
    • Achieved a calibrated spectrum acquisition rate of 1.12 µs.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated time-resolved and averaged spectra of the cesium D1 transition.
    • Achieved 9.8-MHz point spacing, 50-kHz resolution, and a 3-GHz spectral span.
    • Voigt profile fitting of averaged spectra showed good agreement with expected values.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed instrument enables efficient, high-speed spectroscopic analysis.
    • Independent control over comb parameters enhances measurement flexibility.
    • The system is capable of detailed spectral characterization of atomic transitions.