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Continuous time ultra-high frequency (UHF) sensing using cold Rydberg atoms [dataset] Open Access

We present a technique for detecting ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio fields using a three-photon Rydberg excitation scheme in a continuously laser cooled sample of 87Rb atoms. By measuring Autler-Townes splitting, we demonstrate resonant detection of UHF fields with frequency range ∼ 500–900MHz through probing nF→ nG transitions, achieving a lowest minimum detectable field of 2.5(6)mV/cm at 899 MHz. We also demonstrate continuous time detection of a modulated RF signal, with a 3 dB bandwidth of blue5.7(4) kHz at a carrier frequency of 899MHz. Our approach employs atom loss spectroscopy rather than electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT), which enables detection whilst the atomic sample is simultaneously laser cooled. We investigate this operating regime to determine the feasibility of combining the benefits of reduced thermal dephasing (and subsequent increased sensitivity) of cold atoms with the continuous operation associated with thermal atoms. Our continuous time detection scheme provides an advantage over existing pulsed cold atom systems as we avoid the slow experimental duty cycles typically associated with replenishing the cold atom ensemble. We characterize the excitation scheme by varying laser detunings and analyze the impact and limitations due to various broadening mechanisms on the detection sensitivity.

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Contributors

Creator: Weatherill, Kevin ¹
Contact person: Weatherill, Kevin ¹
Jamieson, Matthew J. ¹
Adams, C. Stuart ¹
Hanlely, Ryan K. ²
Alves, Natalia ²
Keaveney, James ²

¹ Durham University, UK
² Infleqtion UK

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Innovate UK
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

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Keyword

Radiofrequency detection
Laser cooled atoms
Rydberg states

Subject

Rydberg states

Location

Durham

Language

English

Cited in

arxiv:2504.00212

Identifier

ark:/32150/r28w32r568j
doi:10.15128/r28w32r568j

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY)

Publisher

Durham University

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