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Precision Measurement of the Differential dc Stark Shift of the 5S<sub>1/2 </sub>to 6S<sub>1/2</sub> Transition in Rb

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Abstract

Using Doppler-free two-photon spectroscopy in a temperature-controlled vapor cell, we measure the static Stark shift for the of the Rb 5S1/2 to 6S1/2 transition in both isotopes of rubidium. We lock a tunable microwave-driven EOM sideband of the 993 nm laser to an ultra-stable very high finesse cavity, achieving microwave frequency accuracy for the relative laser tuning. We discuss our progress towards measuring the Stark shift as a function of the applied electric field and determining the differential scalar polarizability of the 5S1/2 to 6S1/2 transition.

Presenters

  • Reni Ayachitula

    US Air Force Academy

Authors

  • Reni Ayachitula

    US Air Force Academy

  • Mark D Lindsay

    Lindsay Enterprises Inc.

  • Daniel Smith

    United States Air Force Academy

  • Monte D Anderson

    United States Air Force Academy

  • Carl E Mungan

    US Naval Academy

  • Randy J Knize

    United States Air Force Academy