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    • Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
    • Materials Science & Engineering
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Creating large-scale optical lattices is crucial for ultracold atom experiments.
    • Existing methods face challenges with stability, precision, and laser power limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and demonstrate a compact, ultrahigh-vacuum compatible optical assembly for generating large 2D optical lattices.
    • To enhance power within optical cavities for broader laser wavelength applicability.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an octagon-shaped spacer made from ultra-low-expansion glass for mechanical and thermal stability.
    • Optically contacted four fused silica cavity mirrors with nearly plane-parallel surfaces.
    • Developed a precise mirror positioning procedure to minimize coplanarity deviations.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a coplanarity deviation of only 1(5)µm between perpendicular cavity modes.
    • Demonstrated power enhancement of up to 3 orders of magnitude using customized low-loss mirror coatings.
    • Created two perpendicular cavity modes with large diameters (∼1mm) for enhanced lattice homogeneity.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed optical assembly provides a stable and precise platform for generating large 2D optical lattices.
    • The system's power enhancement capabilities enable versatile applications across visible and near-infrared wavelengths.
    • This advancement facilitates advanced research in ultracold atom physics and related fields.