Construction and Characterization of External Cavity Diode Lasers for Atomic Physics
Title:
Construction and Characterization of External Cavity Diode Lasers for Atomic Physics
Author:
Hardman, Kyle S.
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (550 seconds)
Series:
Engineering
General Note:
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Abstract:
This is an instructional paper to guide the construction and diagnostics of external cavity diode lasers (ECDLs), including component selection and optical alignment, as well as the basics of frequency reference spectroscopy and laser linewidth measurements for applications in the field of atomic physics.
Reading Level:
For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/51184