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    • Atomic Physics
    • Quantum Optics
    • Laser Spectroscopy

    Background:

    • Rydberg atomic experiments require precise laser frequency control.
    • Electromagnetically Induced Transparency (EIT) is a key phenomenon in Rydberg atom studies.
    • Existing frequency-locking methods may not meet the stringent requirements for Rydberg states.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate a stable frequency-locking scheme for Rydberg atomic experiments.
    • To analyze the influence of light polarization and magnetic field on the EIT signal and error signal.
    • To achieve a laser linewidth suitable for Rydberg atom applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the Zeeman effect to modulate a three-level ladder-type Rydberg EIT signal.
    • Locking the coupling laser frequency for the intermediate to Rydberg state transition.
    • Analyzing the impact of probe/coupling light polarization and AC magnetic field amplitude on EIT and dispersive error signals.

    Main Results:

    • Identified optimal circular and equal polarizations for probe and coupling fields to maximize EIT and error signals.
    • Demonstrated that the dispersive error signal's signal-to-noise ratio increases with the AC magnetic field amplitude.
    • Observed that the dispersive error signal slope is dependent on the magnetic field amplitude, influenced by EIT linewidth broadening.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed frequency-locking scheme is stable and effective for Rydberg atomic experiments.
    • The method achieves laser linewidths below 500 kHz, meeting experimental requirements.
    • This technique is broadly applicable to various cascade systems in Rydberg atoms.