ISSN:
1572-817X
Keywords:
atomic alignment
;
atomic physics
;
atomic spectroscopy
;
hyperfine structure
;
rubidium
;
saturation spectroscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We have observed dramatic line intensity variations in the saturation spectrum of Rb85 and Rb87 due to magnetic fields of magnitude on the order of 100 nT. These variations are detected by rotation of the plane of polarisation of the pump beam and probe beam relative to the magnetic field axis. A modified rate equation model is proposed which accounts for all experimentally observed features. Our results may explain some discrepancies between theory and experiment observed by other authors. Furthermore, our study should lead to a better understanding of the processes involved in saturation spectroscopy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1006902725341
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