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Chinese Physics B

The near-infrared spectra and distribution of excited states of electrodeless discharge rubidium vapour lamps

Qinqing Sun, Xin-Yu Miao, Sheng Rong-wu, Jingbiao Chen

Published Mar 1, 2012• 7 citations
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Abstract

The population ratio between the excited states of rubidium in the electrodeless discharge rubidium vapour lamp is calculated according to the near-infrared spectra in the region of 780–1550 nm. By using a 1529 nm laser, we measure the density of natural rubidium atoms at the 5P 3/2 level. The populations of different excited states are then clarified.

DOI
10.1088/1674-1056/21/3/033201

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