Self frequency-locking of a dye laser to the center of an atomic transition frequency

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dc.contributor.advisorJeys, Thomas H.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWalters, G. King
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBaker, Stephen D.
dc.creatorJohnson, Lee K.
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:15:43Z
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:15:43Z
dc.date.issued1985
dc.description.abstractA new method of passive frequency stabilization is used to lock the laser output frequency to an atomic transition. A Michelson interferometer replaces the output coupler of a broadband standing wave dye laser. A sodium vapor absorber placed in one leg of the interferometer increases feedback only at the absorption frequency, forcing the laser to operate at this frequency. A fully Doppler-broadened vapor Results in simultaneous laser output at the 2S1/2-2P1/2 2S1/2-2P3/2 transition frequencies (dV=52 GHz) with linewidtns of 3 GHz each. An atomic beam of 1 MHz Doppler width produces simultaneous operation on both the [equation] transition frequencies (AV = 1.77 GHz) with linewidths of 1 MHz each. This technique should be applicable to other absorbers and may be of interest in optical pumping applications.
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dc.format.extent63 pp
dc.identifier.callnoThesis Phys. 1985 Johnson
dc.identifier.citationJohnson, Lee K.. "Self frequency-locking of a dye laser to the center of an atomic transition frequency." (1985) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103965">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103965</a>.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/103965
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dc.titleSelf frequency-locking of a dye laser to the center of an atomic transition frequency
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentPhysics
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts
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