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Microfabricated Laser Saturated Absorption Spectrometer

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Author(s)

Svenja A. Knappe, Hugh Robinson, Leo W. Hollberg

Abstract

We demonstrate a miniature microfabricated laser saturated absorption spectrometer. The system consists of miniature optics, a microfabricated Rb vapor cell, heaters, and a photodetector, all contained within a volume of 0.1 cm3. Saturated absorption spectra were measured with a DBR diode laser at 795 nm. They are comparable to signals obtained with standard table-top setups, although the rubidium vapor cell has an interior volume of only 1 mm3. We discuss the performance and prospects for using such systems as a miniature optical wavelength reference, compatible with transportable instruments.
Citation
Optics Express
Volume
15
Issue
10

Keywords

frequency reference, laser spectroscopy, microfabrication, saturation spectroscopy

Citation

Knappe, S. , Robinson, H. and Hollberg, L. (2007), Microfabricated Laser Saturated Absorption Spectrometer, Optics Express, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=50508 (Accessed April 24, 2024)
Created May 14, 2007, Updated February 17, 2017