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Detection of quadrupole relaxation in an optically pumped cesium vapour

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Il Nuovo Cimento D

Summary

The relaxation of quadrupole orientation induced by means of optical pumping in a cesium vapour is experimentally studied, and the results are compared to the theoretical predictions. The optical detection process of this type of orientation is also discussed as a function of the polarization and spectral profile of the detection light.

Riassunto

Si studia sperimentalmente il rilassamento dell'orientamento quadrupolare indotto mediante pompaggio ottico in un vapore di cesio e i risultati sono confrontati con le previsioni teoriche. Si discute anche il processo ottico di determinazione di questo tipo di orientamento in funzione della polarizzazione e del profilo spettrale della luce di rilevamento.

Резюме

Экспериментально исследуется релаксация квадрупольной ориентации, индуцированной с помощью оптической накачки в парах цезия. Полученные результаты сравниваются с теоретическими предсказаниями. Также обсуждается процесс оптического детектирования этого типа ориентации в зависимости от поляризации и спектрального профиля детектируемого света.

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Bernabeu, E., Tornos, J. Detection of quadrupole relaxation in an optically pumped cesium vapour. Il Nuovo Cimento D 6, 367–379 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02450694

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