All optical sensor for automated magnetometry based on coherent population trapping

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作者
Belfi, J. [1 ]
Bevilacqua, G. [1 ]
Biancalana, V. [1 ]
Dancheva, Y. [1 ]
Moi, L. [1 ]
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[1] Univ Siena, Dipartimento Fis, CNISM, Unita Siena, I-53100 Siena, Italy
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10.1364/JOSAB.24.001482
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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An automated magnetometer suitable for long lasting measurement under stable and controllable experimental conditions has been implemented. The device is based on coherent population trapping (CPT) produced by a multifrequency excitation. CPT resonance is observed when a frequency comb, generated by diode laser current modulation, excites Cs atoms confined in a pi/4 X(2.5)(2) x 1 cm(3), 2 Torr N-2 buffered cell. A fully optical sensor is connected through an optical fiber to the laser head allowing for truly remote sensing and minimization of the field perturbation. A detailed analysis of the CPT resonance parameters as a function of the optical detuning has been made in order to get high sensitivity measurements. The magnetic field monitoring performances and the best sensitivity obtained in a balanced differential configuration of the sensor are presented. (c) 2007 Optical Society of America.
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页码:1482 / 1489
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