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arXiv:1806.02606

Simultaneous modulation transfer spectroscopy on transitions of multiple atomic species for compact laser frequency reference modules

Moritz Mihm, Kai Lampmann, André Wenzlawski, Patrick Windpassinger

Published Jun 7, 2018• 0 citations
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Abstract

We present a technique for simultaneous laser frequency stabilization on transitions of multiple atomic species with a single optical setup. The method is based on modulation transfer spectroscopy and the signals are separated by modulating at different frequencies and electronically filtered. As a proof of concept, we demonstrate simultaneous spectroscopy of the potassium D$_1$, D$_2$ and rubidium D$_2$ transitions. The technique can easily be extended to other atomic species and allows the development of versatile and compact frequency reference modules.

DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1806.02606

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