Investigation of Metastable Xenon
Abstract
In this investigation, we observe magnetic resonance signals of metastable 129Xe sealed in a pyrex cell. We use external RF electrodes to generate the metastable Xe atoms. The metastable 129Xe is optically pumped by a diode laser tuned to the optical resonance of the metastable state. The hyperfine resonance signal of metastable 129Xe has been observed for the first time in a discharge cell, and a 20% polarization of metastable 129Xe atoms has been measured. We also measured the linewidths of the Zeeman transitions and hyperfine transitions, which we compare with previous measurements of Zeeman resonances.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 25, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA490509
Entities
People
- Sarah E. Morgan
- Tian Xia
- W. Happer
- Y.-y. Jau
Organizations
- Princeton University