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  • Atomic physics
  • Quantum optics
  • Magnetometry

Background:

  • Optically-pumped atomic magnetometers offer high sensitivity for magnetic field measurements.
  • Free-induction-decay (FID) is a key signal generation mechanism in these devices.
  • Optimizing probe beam interaction is crucial for enhancing magnetometer performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the performance of a radio-frequency (RF) driven, optically-pumped rubidium atomic magnetometer.
  • To analyze the impact of various operational parameters on the FID signal characteristics.
  • To compare the sensitivity of single-pass versus triple-pass probe beam configurations.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental setup of a free-induction-decay (FID) type optically-pumped rubidium atomic magnetometer.
  • Systematic variation of rubidium vapor cell temperature, pump beam power, and RF/static magnetic field strengths.
  • Time and frequency domain analysis of the FID signal amplitude and full width at half maximum (FWHM).
  • Comparison of magnetometer sensitivity using single-pass and triple-pass probe beam configurations.

Main Results:

  • Investigated the influence of temperature, pump power, and magnetic field strengths on FID signal amplitude and FWHM.
  • Demonstrated significant enhancement of the FID signal amplitude with a triple-pass probe beam.
  • Achieved a sensitivity of approximately 13.4 pT/√Hz with the triple-pass configuration, compared to ~21.2 pT/√Hz for single-pass.

Conclusions:

  • The triple-pass probe beam configuration substantially improves the sensitivity of the FID rubidium atomic magnetometer.
  • This research provides a foundation for future studies on buffer gas effects and achieving sub-photons-shot-noise sensitivity.
  • Results offer a reference for optimizing FID rubidium atomic magnetometers for enhanced performance.