We observe velocity-selective two-photon resonances in a cold atom cloud in the presence of a magnetic field. We use these resonances to demonstrate a simple magnetometer with sub-mG resolution. The technique is particularly useful for zeroing the magnetic field and does not require any additional laser frequencies than are already used for standard magneto-optical traps. We verify the effects using Faraday rotation spectroscopy.

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Two-dimensional atomic velocity selection by a resonantly enhanced Raman transition

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Published Jun 1, 1995• 1 citation

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DOI: 10.1016/0030-4018(95)00152-x

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