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System of frequency standards at the ISI
Čížek, Martin ; Hrabina, Jan ; Pravdová, Lenka ; Číp, Ondřej
The contribution presents a system of frequency standards developed at the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences. It discusses the need for highly coherent optical frequency references for demanding experiments in spectroscopy with cooled atoms. The system comprises interconnected standards operating in the radiofrequency and optical parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, including an active hydrogen maser, a fiber laser locked to a high-finesse optical resonator, and an optical frequency comb. The relative frequency stability of these standards is analyzed, highlighting their suitability for different integration times and applications. The article also describes the experimental setup for comparing the stability of the frequency standards at the Institute of Scientific Instruments with those at the BEV laboratory in Vienna using a stabilized phase-coherent optical fiber link. The results demonstrate the excellent stability of the frequency standards reaching the -15th order of magnitude, essential for spectroscopy and ion trapping experiments.
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Optical cavity for ultra-narrow linewidth laser system
Pravdová, Lenka ; Hrabina, Jan ; Čížek, Martin ; Číp, Ondřej ; Procháska, František ; Beneš, Jiří
We designed an optical resonator cavity for narrowing standard commercial laser to sub-Hz linewidth. The optical Fabry Perot resonator is designed hemispherical with all components from ULE material and zero crossing temperature at 33°C. The support Zerodur shelf is isolated from the resonator by two Viton O-rings. The resonator is located in an Aluminium chamber with direct temperature stabilization. 2nd temperature stabilisation is provided by 4 Peltier modules enabling heat exchange between the copper jacket and the assembly surroundings. The stainless-steel jacket has passive isolation and protective function.
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System for scanning hydrogen cyanide absorption lines
Hošek, Martin ; Řeřucha, Šimon ; Hrabina, Jan ; Čížek, Martin ; Pravdová, Lenka ; Číp, Ondřej
The definition of both meter and second relies on precisely measured frequency. The convenient sources of such frequencies are lasers stabilized by molecular vapours. The He-Ne lasers stabilized by iodin vapours represent the cornerstone sources in the visible spectrum. On the other hand, the infrared spectrum (particularly the 1550 nm C-band) is of metrological interest thanks to its cost-effective, readily available components. The widely used absorption media at 1550 nm has been two acetylene isotopes (12C2H2, 13C2H2), while H13C14N represents an alternative covering a wider spectrum well corresponding to the telecommunication C-band. The 2ν3 rotational-vibrational band had been investigated, but due to the use of not-so-precise methods, the presented data feature high uncertainty compared to acetylene data. We represent methods that will lead to precise assessments of hydrogen cyanide's absorption line centres with the potential to introduce HCN to Mise en Pratique, making it an internationally recognized source of precise frequency for the realization of traceable laser etalons.
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