Precision laser spectroscopy and optical frequency synthesis

Juergen Helmcke

doi:10.1117/12.425104

9 April 2001 Precision laser spectroscopy and optical frequency synthesis

Juergen Helmcke

Proceedings Volume 4397, 11th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.425104
Event: 11th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, 2000, Varna, Bulgaria

Abstract

Methods of precision laser spectroscopy and optical frequency synthesis are discussed in view of their application in optical frequency standards. The lowest possible uncertainty is expected from a standard based either on a single ion, trapped and laser cooled in a radio-frequency trap, or an ensemble of neutral atoms released from a magneto-optical trap. A relative frequency uncertainty of 2.5 (DOT) 10^-13 has already been demonstrated for a Ca optical frequency standard using the latter concept. Aa novel method of optical frequency synthesis based on femtosecond lasers is also described.

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Juergen Helmcke "Precision laser spectroscopy and optical frequency synthesis", Proc. SPIE 4397, 11th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, (9 April 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.425104

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