Quantum Electronics

CPT resonances under multifrequency pumping

Савинов Константин Николаевич, А. К. Дмитриев, A. V. Krivetskii

Published Feb 1, 2022• 2 citations

Abstract

Abstract The possibility of detecting coherent population trapping (CPT) resonances with combined microwave and HF modulation of the injection current of a diode laser has been demonstrated for the first time. A series of resonances is observed, separated from each other by half the RF modulation frequency.

DOI: 10.1070/qel17977

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