Photonics

Comparative Study of Raman Laser Generation Techniques in Cold Atomic Gravimeters

Rui Chao Xu, Fangjun Qin, Zhichao Ding, Hao Chen, An Li, Dongyi Li, Jiaqing Sun, Haibo Zhang, Chenxi Ge

Published Aug 11, 2025• 0 citations

Abstract

In the measurement process of cold atomic gravimeters, Raman laser plays an important role both in the state preparation stage and in the atomic interference stage. This paper discusses Raman laser generation techniques. The optical phase-locked loop (OPLL) method and the electro-optical modulation (EOM) method are compared from a theoretical point of view. An OPLL system and an EOM system were constructed separately. The two schemes were tested in terms of linewidth, phase noise and long-term stability. The experimental results were analyzed and discussed. Based on the results, recommendations are given for the selection of Raman laser schemes under different scenarios.

DOI: 10.3390/photonics12080807

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