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Area of Science:

  • Atomic Physics
  • Quantum Optics
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Rydberg atoms are highly excited atoms with unique properties.
  • Spectroscopy of Rydberg-Rydberg transitions is crucial for quantum technologies.
  • Existing methods for probing these transitions have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a novel spectroscopic method for Rydberg-Rydberg transitions.
  • To utilize the ponderomotive interaction for less restrictive selection rules.
  • To access microwave frequency ranges (40-70 GHz) using optical modulators.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a phase-controlled and modulated standing-wave laser field.
  • Employing the ponderomotive (A^2) interaction of Rydberg electrons.
  • Using third- and fourth-order subharmonic drives with optical phase modulators in the Ku band.

Main Results:

  • Successful probing of nS_{1/2}→nP_{1/2} and nS_{1/2}→(n+1)S_{1/2} transitions.
  • Accessing Rydberg transitions in the 40-70 GHz range without increased laser power.
  • Achieving Doppler-free components with linewidths under 200 kHz.
  • Measurements show good agreement with developed theoretical models.

Conclusions:

  • The developed spectroscopic method offers a powerful tool for high-precision measurements.
  • This technique enables optical Doppler-free spectroscopy of Rydberg-Rydberg transitions.
  • It paves the way for spatially selective qubit manipulation in quantum simulators and computers.