https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-024-13544-5
Regular Article
Demonstration of magnetically silent optically pumped magnetometers for the TUCAN electric dipole moment experiment
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Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, 6224 Agricultural Rd, V6T 1Z1, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, V6T 1Z1, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Physics, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, R3B 2E9, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Physics and Astronomy, University of Manitoba, 30A Sifton Road, R3T 2N2, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Southwest Sciences, 1570 Pacheco Street, 87505, Santa Fe, NM, USA
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Department of Physics and CQIQC, University of Toronto, M5S 1A7, Toronto, ON, Canada
Received:
13
May
2024
Accepted:
27
October
2024
Published online:
19
November
2024
We report the performance of a magnetically silent optically pumped cesium magnetometer with a statistical sensitivity of 3.5 pT/ at 1 Hz and a stability of 90 fT over 150 s of measurement. Optical pumping with coherent, linearly-polarized, resonant light leads to a relatively long-lived polarized ground state of the cesium vapour contained in a measurement cell. The state precesses at its Larmor frequency in the magnetic field to be measured. Nonlinear magneto-optical rotation then leads to the rotation of the plane of polarization of a linearly polarized probe laser beam. The rotation angle is modulated at twice the Larmor frequency. A measurement of this frequency constitutes an absolute measurement of the magnetic field magnitude. Featuring purely optical operation, non-magnetic construction, low noise floor, and high stability, this sensor will be used for the upcoming TUCAN electric dipole moment experiment and other highly sensitive magnetic applications. Novel aspects of the system include commercial construction and the ability to operate up to 24 sensors on a single probe laser diode.
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