Ultra Precise Laser Spectroscopy

Abstract

Research on this AASERT grant was focussed on the optical spectroscopy of trapped cold hydrogen for use as a spectroscopic tool and as a means of studying the gas. The grant supported research by two graduate students. During the grant an optical signal on the 1S - 2S transition in cold trapped hydrogen was observed, opening the way to a new form of ultra high resolution spectroscopy. The optical signal will also provide a valuable tool for manipulating a Bose condensate in hydrogen. The condensate can absorb two photons form a single running wave. The recoil is enough to sweep the atoms out of the trap, creating a new type of atom laser beam.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA334694

Entities

People

  • Daniel Kleppner

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Amplifiers
  • Frequency Standards
  • High Resolution
  • Hydrogen
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Spectroscopy
  • Lasers
  • Light Amplifiers
  • Light Sources
  • Optical Equipment
  • Spectroscopy
  • Standards
  • Transitions

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy