Cylindrical Vector Beams for Rapid Polarization-Dependent Measurements in Atomic Systems
Abstract
We demonstrate the use of cylindrical vector beams - beams with spatially varying polarization - for detecting and preparing the spin of a warm rubidium vapor in a spatially dependent manner. We show that a modified probe vector beam can serve as an atomic spin analyzer for an optically pumped medium, which spatially modulates absorption of the beam. We also demonstrate space-variant atomic spin by optical pumping with the vector beams. The beams are thus beneficial for making single-shot polarization-dependent measurements, as well as for providing a means of preparing samples with position-dependent spin.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 05, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA553563
Entities
People
- F. K. Fatemi
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory