Towards compact and portable sub-kHz AlGaInP semiconductor disk lasers for cold atom experiments

Paulo H. Moriya; Jennifer Hastie

Abstract

Stable lasers are crucial for experiments that target narrow atomic transitions (kHz down to Hz linewidth). Such transitions are used, for example, to cool and trap atoms in magneto-optical traps down to the μK regime, in particular for optical clock systems. In this context, semiconductor disk lasers (SDLs) have demonstrated great potential due to their spectral flexibility, high brightness, and low intensity and frequency noise. Here we report our recent progress in frequency stabilisation of an AlGaInP SDL designed for ultra-narrow linewidth at 689 nm for a strontium clock, achieving sub-kHz RMS frequency noise, relative to a reference Fabry-Perot resonator.

Original language	English
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 27 Jan 2018
Event	SPIE Photonics West 2018: OPTO - The Moscone Center, San Francisco, United States Duration: 27 Jan 2018 → 1 Feb 2018 http://spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/photonics-west/?SSO=1

Conference

Conference	SPIE Photonics West 2018
Abbreviated title	SPIE Photonics West 2018
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Francisco
Period	27/01/18 → 1/02/18
Internet address	http://spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/photonics-west/?SSO=1

Keywords

stable lasers
cold atom experiments
narrow atomic transitions

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UK Quantum Technology Hub for Sensors and Metrology
Hastie, J., Arnold, A., Griffin, P., Kemp, A. & Riis, E.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/12/14 → 30/11/19
Project: Research
Ultra-Precision Optical Engineering With Short-Wavelength Semiconductor Disk Laser Technology (Challenging Engineering)
Hastie, J.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/05/11 → 30/04/16
Project: Research

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Towards compact and portable sub-kHz AlGaInP semiconductor disk lasers for cold atom experiments

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Ultra-Precision Optical Engineering With Short-Wavelength Semiconductor Disk Laser Technology (Challenging Engineering)

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