N-type resonances in a buffered micrometric Rb cell: splitting in a strong magnetic field

作者:Sargsyan Armen; Mirzoyan Rafayel; Papoyan Aram*; Sarkisyan David
来源:Optics Letters, 2012, 37(23): 4871-4873.

摘要

N-type resonances excited in rubidium atoms confined in micrometric-thin cells with variable thickness from 1 mu m to 2 mm are studied experimentally for the cases of a pure Rb atomic vapor and of a vapor with neon buffer gas. Good contrast and narrow linewidth were obtained for thicknesses as low as 30 mu m. The higher amplitude and sharper profile of N-type resonances in the case of a buffered cell was exploited to study the splitting of the Rb-85 D-1 N-resonance in a magnetic field of up to 2200 G. The results are fully consistent with the theory. The mechanism responsible for forming N-resonances is discussed. Possible applications are addressed.

  • 出版日期2012-12-1