A low-thermal-noise,small-sized,monolithic crystalline whispering-gallery-mode cavity can achieve a compact laser frequency locking system.In this study,we propose generating a Fano resonance spectrum within the cryst...A low-thermal-noise,small-sized,monolithic crystalline whispering-gallery-mode cavity can achieve a compact laser frequency locking system.In this study,we propose generating a Fano resonance spectrum within the crystalline cavity to achieve frequency locking without the need for traditional modulation techniques,aiming to further simplify the locking system.By coupling a prism with the crystalline cavity,we generate a Fano transmission spectrum to serve as the error signal for laser frequency locking.Experimental results show that our method achieves a level of noise suppression comparable to the classical Pound-Drever-Hall technique,reducing laser frequency noise to near the thermal noise limit of the crystalline cavity.It enables us to suppress the laser frequency noise to below 1 Hz^(2)∕Hz in the offset frequency range of 103-105Hz and achieve a minimum noise of0.2 Hz^(2)∕Hz.We also analyzed various unique optical noises in the Fano locking technique and found that the primary factor limiting laser frequency noise in this work is still the inherent thermal noise of the crystalline cavity.Our results indicate that the proposed Fano locking technique has significant potential to simplify laser locking systems,enhance stability,and reduce overall power consumption and cost.展开更多
Based on the Rydberg cascade electromagnetically induced transparency,we propose a simultaneous dual-wavelength locking method for Rydberg atomic sensing at room temperature.The simplified frequency-locking configurat...Based on the Rydberg cascade electromagnetically induced transparency,we propose a simultaneous dual-wavelength locking method for Rydberg atomic sensing at room temperature.The simplified frequency-locking configuration uses only one signal generator and one electro-optic modulator,realizing real-time feedback for both lasers.We studied the effect of the different probe and coupling laser powers on the error signal.In addition,the Allan variance and a 10 kHz amplitudemodulated signal are introduced to evaluate the performance of the laser frequency stabilization.In principle,the laser frequency stabilization method presented here can be extended to any cascade Rydberg atomic system.展开更多
The dual-mode stabilization scheme has been demonstrated as an efficient way to stabilize laser frequency.In this study,we propose a novel dual-mode stabilization scheme that employs a sizable Fabry-Pérot cavity ...The dual-mode stabilization scheme has been demonstrated as an efficient way to stabilize laser frequency.In this study,we propose a novel dual-mode stabilization scheme that employs a sizable Fabry-Pérot cavity instead of the microcavity used in previous studies and has enabled higher bandwidth for locking.The results demonstrate a 30-fold reduction in laser frequency drift,with frequency instability below 169 kHz for integration time exceeding 1 h and a minimum value of 33.8 kHz at 54 min.Further improvement could be achieved by optimizing the phase locking.This scheme has potential for use in precision spectroscopic measurement.展开更多
A simple and robust technique is reported to offset lock a single semiconductor laser to the atom resonance line with a frequency difference easily adjustable from a few tens of megahertz up to tens of gigahertz. The ...A simple and robust technique is reported to offset lock a single semiconductor laser to the atom resonance line with a frequency difference easily adjustable from a few tens of megahertz up to tens of gigahertz. The proposed scheme makes use of the frequency modulation spectroscopy by modulating sidebands of a fiber electro-optic modulator output. The short-term performances of a frequency offset locked semiconductor laser are experimentally demonstrated with the Allan variance of around 3.9 × 10-11 at a 2 s integration time. This method may have many applications, such as in Raman optics for an atom interferometer.展开更多
We experimentally demonstrate a simple modulation-free scheme for ofset locking the frequency of a laser using bufer gas-induced resonance. Our scheme excludes the limitation of low difraction efciency and laser input...We experimentally demonstrate a simple modulation-free scheme for ofset locking the frequency of a laser using bufer gas-induced resonance. Our scheme excludes the limitation of low difraction efciency and laser input intensity when an acousto-optic modulator is applied to shift the laser frequency from the resonance. We show the stabilization of a strong 795- nm laser detuned up to 550 MHz from the 87Rb 5S1/2 F=2→5P1/2F'=2 transition. The locking range can be modifed by controlling the bufer gas pressure. A laser line width of 2 MHz is achieved over 10 min.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62305136,62035007,61805112)。
文摘A low-thermal-noise,small-sized,monolithic crystalline whispering-gallery-mode cavity can achieve a compact laser frequency locking system.In this study,we propose generating a Fano resonance spectrum within the crystalline cavity to achieve frequency locking without the need for traditional modulation techniques,aiming to further simplify the locking system.By coupling a prism with the crystalline cavity,we generate a Fano transmission spectrum to serve as the error signal for laser frequency locking.Experimental results show that our method achieves a level of noise suppression comparable to the classical Pound-Drever-Hall technique,reducing laser frequency noise to near the thermal noise limit of the crystalline cavity.It enables us to suppress the laser frequency noise to below 1 Hz^(2)∕Hz in the offset frequency range of 103-105Hz and achieve a minimum noise of0.2 Hz^(2)∕Hz.We also analyzed various unique optical noises in the Fano locking technique and found that the primary factor limiting laser frequency noise in this work is still the inherent thermal noise of the crystalline cavity.Our results indicate that the proposed Fano locking technique has significant potential to simplify laser locking systems,enhance stability,and reduce overall power consumption and cost.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61901495 and 12104509)the Scientific Research Project of National University of Defense Technology(Nos.ZK19-20 and ZK20-13)。
文摘Based on the Rydberg cascade electromagnetically induced transparency,we propose a simultaneous dual-wavelength locking method for Rydberg atomic sensing at room temperature.The simplified frequency-locking configuration uses only one signal generator and one electro-optic modulator,realizing real-time feedback for both lasers.We studied the effect of the different probe and coupling laser powers on the error signal.In addition,the Allan variance and a 10 kHz amplitudemodulated signal are introduced to evaluate the performance of the laser frequency stabilization.In principle,the laser frequency stabilization method presented here can be extended to any cascade Rydberg atomic system.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC3700329)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61905134,61905136,and62175139)+1 种基金the Shanxi Province Science and Technology Activities for Returned Overseas Researcher(No.20220001)the Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi(No.2019L0062)。
文摘The dual-mode stabilization scheme has been demonstrated as an efficient way to stabilize laser frequency.In this study,we propose a novel dual-mode stabilization scheme that employs a sizable Fabry-Pérot cavity instead of the microcavity used in previous studies and has enabled higher bandwidth for locking.The results demonstrate a 30-fold reduction in laser frequency drift,with frequency instability below 169 kHz for integration time exceeding 1 h and a minimum value of 33.8 kHz at 54 min.Further improvement could be achieved by optimizing the phase locking.This scheme has potential for use in precision spectroscopic measurement.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61473166)
文摘A simple and robust technique is reported to offset lock a single semiconductor laser to the atom resonance line with a frequency difference easily adjustable from a few tens of megahertz up to tens of gigahertz. The proposed scheme makes use of the frequency modulation spectroscopy by modulating sidebands of a fiber electro-optic modulator output. The short-term performances of a frequency offset locked semiconductor laser are experimentally demonstrated with the Allan variance of around 3.9 × 10-11 at a 2 s integration time. This method may have many applications, such as in Raman optics for an atom interferometer.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.60925022,10804097,and 11104243)the National "973" Program of China(No.2013CB329501)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2012FZA3001)
文摘We experimentally demonstrate a simple modulation-free scheme for ofset locking the frequency of a laser using bufer gas-induced resonance. Our scheme excludes the limitation of low difraction efciency and laser input intensity when an acousto-optic modulator is applied to shift the laser frequency from the resonance. We show the stabilization of a strong 795- nm laser detuned up to 550 MHz from the 87Rb 5S1/2 F=2→5P1/2F'=2 transition. The locking range can be modifed by controlling the bufer gas pressure. A laser line width of 2 MHz is achieved over 10 min.
