Title :
VCSELs in nonlinear spectroscopy: making optical magnetometers and atomic clocks practical
Author :
Wynands, R. ; Affolderbach, C. ; Hollberg, L. ; Klitching, J. ; Knappe, S. ; Stahler, M.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Appl. Phys., Bonn Univ., Germany
fDate :
July 30 2001-Aug. 1 2001
Abstract :
We have experimentally investigated the potential af narrow coherent population trapping (CPT) resonances for precision applications like magnetometry, miniaturised atomic frequency standards and the determination of atomic g-factors using the D lines in thermal Cs or Rb vapour.
Keywords :
Zeeman effect; atomic clocks; frequency standards; g-factor; magnetometers; semiconductor lasers; spectroscopic light sources; surface emitting lasers; Cs; D lines; Rb; VCSELs; atomic clocks; atomic frequency standards; atomic g-factors; narrow coherent population trapping resonances; nonlinear spectroscopy; optical magnetometers; precision applications; thermal vapour; Atom optics; Atomic clocks; Frequency; Laser noise; Magnetometers; Nonlinear optics; Optical noise; Pump lasers; Spectroscopy; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Semiconductor Lasers and Applications/Ultraviolet and Blue Lasers and Their Applications/Ultralong Haul DWDM Transmission and Networking/WDM Components, 2001. Digest of the LEOS Summer Topica
Conference_Location :
Copper Mountain, CO, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7100-3
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2001.941886
