Zeeman coherences and dark states in optically pumped cesium frequency standards

We develop a model for optically trapped states including Zeeman coherences to show that their number depends only on the change in F (hyperfine state) during the transition and is independent of the polarization or the coordinate system. Using a polarization switching technique, we achieve complete...

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Main Authors: Shirley, J.H., Drullinger, R.E.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Atom optics
Charge carrier processes
Dark states
Frequency conversion
Magnetic fields
Optical mixing
Optical noise
Optical polarization
Optical pumping
Signal detection
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Summary:We develop a model for optically trapped states including Zeeman coherences to show that their number depends only on the change in F (hyperfine state) during the transition and is independent of the polarization or the coordinate system. Using a polarization switching technique, we achieve complete optical pumping even in the small magnetic field used in our primary standard.< >
DOI:10.1109/CPEM.1994.333407