Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2003-07-04
J. Opt. B: Quantum Semiclass. Opt., vol. 6, p. 5 (2004)
Physics
Quantum Physics
12 pages ReVTeX, 6 figures, in v2 added ref. and corrected typos
Scientific paper
10.1088/1464-4266/6/1/002
Quantum information protocols utilizing atomic ensembles require preparation of a coherent spin state (CSS) of the ensemble as an important starting point. We investigate the magneto-optical resonance method for characterizing a spin state of cesium atoms in a paraffin coated vapor cell. Atoms in a constant magnetic field are subject to an off-resonant laser beam and an RF magnetic field. The spectrum of the Zeeman sub-levels, in particular the weak quadratic Zeeman effect, enables us to measure the spin orientation, the number of atoms, and the transverse spin coherence time. Notably the use of 894nm pumping light on the D1-line, ensuring the state F=4, m_F=4 to be a dark state, helps us to achieve spin orientation of better than 98%. Hence we can establish a CSS with high accuracy which is critical for the analysis of the entangled states of atoms.
Julsgaard Brian
Polzik Eugene S.
Sherson Jacob
Sorensen Jens L.
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