Absorption and fluorescence laser spectroscopy of Rb2 molecules

We combine techniques of high-resolution absorption spectroscopy and laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy to study electric-dipole allowed Λ-transitions in rubidium molecules. By using a tunable diode laser, we excite several selected transitions between rotational sublevels of ground and excited...

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Published in:Journal of modern optics 2005-11, Vol.52 (16), p.2373-2380
Main Authors: Chen, Hui, Sautenkov, Vladimir A., Hsu, Paul S., Welch, George R., Rostovtsev, Yuri V., Scully, Marlan O.
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Language:English
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Summary:We combine techniques of high-resolution absorption spectroscopy and laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy to study electric-dipole allowed Λ-transitions in rubidium molecules. By using a tunable diode laser, we excite several selected transitions between rotational sublevels of ground and excited electronic states and record the fluorescence spectral lines. We discuss the possibility of creating a rubidium laser based on the observed molecular transitions.
ISSN:0950-0340
1362-3044
DOI:10.1080/09500340500275819