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Chinese Physics B

In situ temperature measurement of vapor based on atomic speed selection

Yu Lu, Cao Li, Ziqian Yue, Lin Li, Yueyang Zhai

Published Jul 22, 2022• 1 citation
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Abstract

We demonstrate an experimental method for the in situ temperature measurement of atomic vapor using the saturated absorption spectrum. By separately manipulating the frequency of the pump and probe beams, the position of the crossover peaks can move along the spectrum. Different velocity classes of atoms contribute to the crossover during the movement. We study the relationship between the intensity change of peaks and vapor temperature. Our experimental result around room temperature shows a deviation of less than 0.3 K. Compared with traditional thermometry using absorption spectroscopy, higher accuracy can theoretically be achieved with real-time thermometry.

DOI
10.1088/1674-1056/ac8341

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