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Stabilized control of electron polarization based on optical rotation feedback in the SERF co-magnetometer
Optics Express
|September 23, 2025
Summary
Electron polarization fluctuations are stabilized using a novel optical birefringence method in spin-exchange relaxation-free co-magnetometers (SERFCMs). This technique enhances long-term stability and measurement accuracy by non-destructively monitoring and controlling electron polarization.
Area of Science:
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
- Metrology and Measurement Science
Background:
- Electron polarization fluctuations limit the stability of spin-exchange relaxation-free co-magnetometers (SERFCMs).
- Accurate measurement and control of electron polarization are crucial for high-precision inertial sensing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel, non-destructive method for measuring and stabilizing electron polarization in SERFCMs.
- To model the impact of polarization fluctuations on SERFCM performance.
- To enhance the long-term stability and accuracy of SERFCM output.
Main Methods:
- Developed a non-destructive electron polarization measurement technique using optical birefringence.
- Created a model to quantify the effects of polarization fluctuations on scale factor and magnetic field suppression.
- Implemented an optical rotation-based feedback system to adjust pump laser wavelength for polarization stabilization.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated effective real-time control and stabilization of electron polarization.
- Quantified the influence of polarization stability on SERFCM scale factor and magnetic field suppression.
- Significantly improved the long-term stability of the SERFCM output by mitigating laser drift and power fluctuations.
Conclusions:
- The proposed optical birefringence method offers a non-interfering approach to stabilize electron polarization in SERFCMs.
- Real-time polarization control is essential for overcoming limitations in co-magnetometer performance.
- This technique substantially enhances the reliability and precision of SERFCMs for inertial measurements.
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