We explore the impact of pumping beams with different transverse intensity profiles on the performance of the spinexchange relaxation-free(SERF) atomic magnetometers(AMs). We conduct experiments comparing the traditio...We explore the impact of pumping beams with different transverse intensity profiles on the performance of the spinexchange relaxation-free(SERF) atomic magnetometers(AMs). We conduct experiments comparing the traditional Gaussian optically-pumped AM with that utilizing the flat-top optically-pumped(FTOP) method. Our findings reveal that the FTOP-based approach outperforms the conventional method, exhibiting a larger response, a narrower magnetic resonance linewidth, and a superior low-frequency noise performance. Specifically, the use of FTOP method leads to a 16% enhancement in average sensitivity within 1 Hz–30 Hz frequency range. Our research emphasizes the significance of achieving transverse polarization uniformity in AMs, providing insights for future optimization efforts and sensitivity improvements in miniaturized magnetometers.展开更多
Atomic magnetometer （AM） operated in a spin-exchange relaxation-free （SERF） regime features superior sensitivity and non-cryogenic operation, and thus is competitive with the best superconducting quantum interfere...Atomic magnetometer （AM） operated in a spin-exchange relaxation-free （SERF） regime features superior sensitivity and non-cryogenic operation, and thus is competitive with the best superconducting quantum interference devices. Previously, SERF AM with fT/Hz1/2 level sensitivity commonly acted as a single-axis sensor. Here we demonstrate a dual-axis SERF AM capable of simultaneously and independently detecting x-and y-field components with a sensitivity of 20 fT/Hz1/2. As there is no necessity to worry about the cross-talk effects arising from field modulations, the dual-axis scheme proposed here is of particular interest to AM array and hence the biomagnetic applications.展开更多
We present a 397-nm frequency-doubling system with a quasi-phase-matched KTP crystal(PPKTP)which features tunable,narrow linewidth,high power,and excellent mechanical stability.Using 20-mm and 30-mm-long PPKTP crystal...We present a 397-nm frequency-doubling system with a quasi-phase-matched KTP crystal(PPKTP)which features tunable,narrow linewidth,high power,and excellent mechanical stability.Using 20-mm and 30-mm-long PPKTP crystals,we establish two experimental setups based on different external cavity parameters.By testing the beat signal of these two lasers,the linewidth for the system is measured to be less than 2.5 MHz.The maximum power of blue light can be achieved up to 40 mW.With these performance characteristics,the constructed blue laser system is useful for applications in cold atom physics and precision measurements.展开更多
Based on the experimental device which is a non-uniform magnetic field to trap an atom, we show how to obtain a certain velocity of a Bose gas by controlling the magnetic coils. By comparing the relationship of the di...Based on the experimental device which is a non-uniform magnetic field to trap an atom, we show how to obtain a certain velocity of a Bose gas by controlling the magnetic coils. By comparing the relationship of the different current supply and delay time versus the ultimate velocity of the atom, we theoretically predict the method of accelerating the gases to an expected velocity. This method is of great convenience and significance for the applications in cold atom physics and precision measurements.展开更多
The total effective spin-exchange relaxation of naturally abundant Rb in a K–Rb–21Ne comagnetometer is analyzed,and the results show that the coexistence of 87Rb and 85Rb isotopes in the same volume can lead to a la...The total effective spin-exchange relaxation of naturally abundant Rb in a K–Rb–21Ne comagnetometer is analyzed,and the results show that the coexistence of 87Rb and 85Rb isotopes in the same volume can lead to a large extra spinexchange broadening compared to pure 87Rb.This broadening mainly comes from the contribution of the equivalent reduction in the Rb spin-exchange rate.On this basis,an approximate relaxation model is proposed and experimentally demonstrated to be more accurate than that from a previous work.This study also provides a method for determining the properties of alkali-metal vapor cells.展开更多
An elongated trap potential for cold atoms is designed based on a quadrupole-Ioffe configuration.Phase fluctuations in a Bose-Einstein condensate(BEC),which is confined by the trap,are studied.We simulate the atom den...An elongated trap potential for cold atoms is designed based on a quadrupole-Ioffe configuration.Phase fluctuations in a Bose-Einstein condensate(BEC),which is confined by the trap,are studied.We simulate the atom density distribution induced by fluctuation after time of flight from this elongated trap potential and study the temperature measurement method related to the distribution.Furthermore,taking advantage of the tight confinement and radio frequency dressing technique,we propose a double well potential for splitting BECs.Our results are helpful for improving understanding of low-dimensional quantum gases and provide important guidance for atomic interferometry.展开更多
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...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.展开更多
We experimentally study the dynamic characteristics of a miniaturized spin-exchange relaxation-free(SERF) magnetometer based on uniform light field. The ceramic ferrule is used to expand the Gaussian beam to improve l...We experimentally study the dynamic characteristics of a miniaturized spin-exchange relaxation-free(SERF) magnetometer based on uniform light field. The ceramic ferrule is used to expand the Gaussian beam to improve light intensity uniformity, while the volume of the sensor is also reduced. This scheme makes the magnetometer have better sensitivity when the detected light intensity is less than 3.16 m W/cm^(2) at 120℃. When the temperature rises to 150℃ the sensitivity under the action of uniform light field is 18.5 f T/Hz^(1/2). The bandwidth of the sensor remains at the original level and meets application needs. The proposed structure improves transverse polarization uniformity within the miniaturized sensor, which is ideal for the magnetoencephalography and magnetocardiography imaging systems.展开更多
The optical frequency comb has been widely used in precision measurement. In this study, a multi-peak fitting approach is first proposed to fit the two-photon transition spectrum which overlaps with the neighboring tr...The optical frequency comb has been widely used in precision measurement. In this study, a multi-peak fitting approach is first proposed to fit the two-photon transition spectrum which overlaps with the neighboring transition in Rb-87. The multi-peak fitting approach is used to eliminate the frequency shift affected by the neighboring transition. With locking the carrier envelope offset frequency at 1/4 repetition frequency, the transition frequency is measured to be 770569132739.9 +/- 5.8 kHz, which agrees well with the previous result recommended by Comite International des Poids et Mesures.展开更多
We study the quantum phase transition from a superfluid to a Mott insulator of ultracold atoms in a threedimensional optical lattice with adjustable filling factors.Based on the density-adjustable Bose-Einstein conden...We study the quantum phase transition from a superfluid to a Mott insulator of ultracold atoms in a threedimensional optical lattice with adjustable filling factors.Based on the density-adjustable Bose-Einstein condensate we prepared,the excitation spectrum in the superfluid and the Mott insulator regime is measured with different ensemble-averaged filling factors.We show that for the superfluid phase,the center of the excitation spectrum is positively correlated with the ensemble-averaged filling factor,indicating a higher sound speed of the system.For the Mott insulator phase,the discrete feature of the excitation spectrum becomes less pronounced as the ensemble-averaged filling factor increases,implying that it is harder for the system to enter the Mott insulator regime with higher filling factors.The ability to manipulate the filling factor affords further potential in performing quantum simulation with cold atoms trapped in optical lattices.展开更多
We study the decoherence of superradiant Rayleigh scattering from condensed atoms without confinement,by using two same pumping pulses with an interval time.The first pulse is to establish a matter-wave grating,and th...We study the decoherence of superradiant Rayleigh scattering from condensed atoms without confinement,by using two same pumping pulses with an interval time.The first pulse is to establish a matter-wave grating,and the coherence between different momentum modes is measured by the second pulse after a variable interval time.Different from the case in the trap,the distruction of the grating owing to the phase perturbation is very fast,and the superradiant process is inhibited very soon afterwards for released atoms.A semi-classical model is applied to simulate this phase perturbation,and the calculation agrees with our experimental results.展开更多
We report the experimental observation of two-dimensional Talbot effect when a resonance plane wave interacts with a two-dimensional atomic density grating generated by standing wave manipulation of ultracold Bose gas...We report the experimental observation of two-dimensional Talbot effect when a resonance plane wave interacts with a two-dimensional atomic density grating generated by standing wave manipulation of ultracold Bose gases. Clear self-images of the grating and sub-images with reversed phase or fractal patterns are observed. By calculating the autocorrelation functions of the images, the behavior of periodic Talbot images is studied. The Talbot effect with two-dimensional atomic density grating expands the applications of the Talbot effect in a wide variety of research fields.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 62303029)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2022M720364)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology (Grant Nos. 2021ZD0300500 and 2021ZD0300503)。
文摘We explore the impact of pumping beams with different transverse intensity profiles on the performance of the spinexchange relaxation-free(SERF) atomic magnetometers(AMs). We conduct experiments comparing the traditional Gaussian optically-pumped AM with that utilizing the flat-top optically-pumped(FTOP) method. Our findings reveal that the FTOP-based approach outperforms the conventional method, exhibiting a larger response, a narrower magnetic resonance linewidth, and a superior low-frequency noise performance. Specifically, the use of FTOP method leads to a 16% enhancement in average sensitivity within 1 Hz–30 Hz frequency range. Our research emphasizes the significance of achieving transverse polarization uniformity in AMs, providing insights for future optimization efforts and sensitivity improvements in miniaturized magnetometers.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61227902,61673041,and 61374210)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB0501601)the Academic Excellence Foundation of Beihang University(BUAA)for Ph D Students
文摘Atomic magnetometer （AM） operated in a spin-exchange relaxation-free （SERF） regime features superior sensitivity and non-cryogenic operation, and thus is competitive with the best superconducting quantum interference devices. Previously, SERF AM with fT/Hz1/2 level sensitivity commonly acted as a single-axis sensor. Here we demonstrate a dual-axis SERF AM capable of simultaneously and independently detecting x-and y-field components with a sensitivity of 20 fT/Hz1/2. As there is no necessity to worry about the cross-talk effects arising from field modulations, the dual-axis scheme proposed here is of particular interest to AM array and hence the biomagnetic applications.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 61027016,61078026,10874008 and 10934010the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No 2011CB921501.
文摘We present a 397-nm frequency-doubling system with a quasi-phase-matched KTP crystal(PPKTP)which features tunable,narrow linewidth,high power,and excellent mechanical stability.Using 20-mm and 30-mm-long PPKTP crystals,we establish two experimental setups based on different external cavity parameters.By testing the beat signal of these two lasers,the linewidth for the system is measured to be less than 2.5 MHz.The maximum power of blue light can be achieved up to 40 mW.With these performance characteristics,the constructed blue laser system is useful for applications in cold atom physics and precision measurements.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2011CB921501)
文摘Based on the experimental device which is a non-uniform magnetic field to trap an atom, we show how to obtain a certain velocity of a Bose gas by controlling the magnetic coils. By comparing the relationship of the different current supply and delay time versus the ultimate velocity of the atom, we theoretically predict the method of accelerating the gases to an expected velocity. This method is of great convenience and significance for the applications in cold atom physics and precision measurements.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2016YFB0501600 and 2017YFB0503100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61773043,61673041,61721091,and 61703025)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(Grant No.61925301)。
文摘The total effective spin-exchange relaxation of naturally abundant Rb in a K–Rb–21Ne comagnetometer is analyzed,and the results show that the coexistence of 87Rb and 85Rb isotopes in the same volume can lead to a large extra spinexchange broadening compared to pure 87Rb.This broadening mainly comes from the contribution of the equivalent reduction in the Rb spin-exchange rate.On this basis,an approximate relaxation model is proposed and experimentally demonstrated to be more accurate than that from a previous work.This study also provides a method for determining the properties of alkali-metal vapor cells.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 61703025,91736028 and 61673041
文摘An elongated trap potential for cold atoms is designed based on a quadrupole-Ioffe configuration.Phase fluctuations in a Bose-Einstein condensate(BEC),which is confined by the trap,are studied.We simulate the atom density distribution induced by fluctuation after time of flight from this elongated trap potential and study the temperature measurement method related to the distribution.Furthermore,taking advantage of the tight confinement and radio frequency dressing technique,we propose a double well potential for splitting BECs.Our results are helpful for improving understanding of low-dimensional quantum gases and provide important guidance for atomic interferometry.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61703025)。
文摘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.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 62003020)。
文摘We experimentally study the dynamic characteristics of a miniaturized spin-exchange relaxation-free(SERF) magnetometer based on uniform light field. The ceramic ferrule is used to expand the Gaussian beam to improve light intensity uniformity, while the volume of the sensor is also reduced. This scheme makes the magnetometer have better sensitivity when the detected light intensity is less than 3.16 m W/cm^(2) at 120℃. When the temperature rises to 150℃ the sensitivity under the action of uniform light field is 18.5 f T/Hz^(1/2). The bandwidth of the sensor remains at the original level and meets application needs. The proposed structure improves transverse polarization uniformity within the miniaturized sensor, which is ideal for the magnetoencephalography and magnetocardiography imaging systems.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 91336103,10934010 and 61078026
文摘The optical frequency comb has been widely used in precision measurement. In this study, a multi-peak fitting approach is first proposed to fit the two-photon transition spectrum which overlaps with the neighboring transition in Rb-87. The multi-peak fitting approach is used to eliminate the frequency shift affected by the neighboring transition. With locking the carrier envelope offset frequency at 1/4 repetition frequency, the transition frequency is measured to be 770569132739.9 +/- 5.8 kHz, which agrees well with the previous result recommended by Comite International des Poids et Mesures.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61703025,91736208,1150432&and 11920101004)the National Program on Key Basic Research Project of China(Grant Nos.2016YFA0301501 and 2017YFA0304204).
文摘We study the quantum phase transition from a superfluid to a Mott insulator of ultracold atoms in a threedimensional optical lattice with adjustable filling factors.Based on the density-adjustable Bose-Einstein condensate we prepared,the excitation spectrum in the superfluid and the Mott insulator regime is measured with different ensemble-averaged filling factors.We show that for the superfluid phase,the center of the excitation spectrum is positively correlated with the ensemble-averaged filling factor,indicating a higher sound speed of the system.For the Mott insulator phase,the discrete feature of the excitation spectrum becomes less pronounced as the ensemble-averaged filling factor increases,implying that it is harder for the system to enter the Mott insulator regime with higher filling factors.The ability to manipulate the filling factor affords further potential in performing quantum simulation with cold atoms trapped in optical lattices.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No 2011CB921501the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 61027016,61078026 and 10934010.
文摘We study the decoherence of superradiant Rayleigh scattering from condensed atoms without confinement,by using two same pumping pulses with an interval time.The first pulse is to establish a matter-wave grating,and the coherence between different momentum modes is measured by the second pulse after a variable interval time.Different from the case in the trap,the distruction of the grating owing to the phase perturbation is very fast,and the superradiant process is inhibited very soon afterwards for released atoms.A semi-classical model is applied to simulate this phase perturbation,and the calculation agrees with our experimental results.
基金Supported by the State Key Development Program for Basic Research of China under Grant No 2016YFA0301501the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11504328,61475007,11334001 and 91336103
文摘We report the experimental observation of two-dimensional Talbot effect when a resonance plane wave interacts with a two-dimensional atomic density grating generated by standing wave manipulation of ultracold Bose gases. Clear self-images of the grating and sub-images with reversed phase or fractal patterns are observed. By calculating the autocorrelation functions of the images, the behavior of periodic Talbot images is studied. The Talbot effect with two-dimensional atomic density grating expands the applications of the Talbot effect in a wide variety of research fields.
