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On-Chip Mach-Zehnder-Like Interferometer for Atomic Spin Precession Detection


Abstract:

At present, most atomic spin precession detection schemes use discrete optical elements, which lead to bulky detection systems. However, chip-based spin precession detect...Show More

Abstract:

At present, most atomic spin precession detection schemes use discrete optical elements, which lead to bulky detection systems. However, chip-based spin precession detection schemes lack modulation, resulting in lower detection sensitivity. In this paper, we propose and simulatively demonstrate an integrated atomic spin precession detection scheme using an on-chip Mach-Zehnder-like interferometer. An on-chip polarization sorter is designed, with contrast ratio of 24 dB and coupling efficiency of 16.8% at 795 nm. With this device, linearly polarized probe light that experienced optical rotation can be split and coupled into two waveguide arms of the interferometer. To avoid the effect of low frequency noise, our scheme uses a micro-heater to modulate the phase difference signal, allowing for high sensitivity detection. The whole detection system can reach micron size, which provides a practical new technique for high precision atomic sensors that can be integrated into chips.
Published in: IEEE Photonics Journal ( Volume: 15, Issue: 3, June 2023)
Article Sequence Number: 6600907
Date of Publication: 27 March 2023

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