This book chapter covers the basics of the field of stabilizing lasers to optical frequency references such as optical cavities and molecular transitions via the application of servo control systems. These discussions are given with reference to the real-life frequency metrology experienced in Hall-Labs (now Ye-Labs), JILA, University of Colorado. The subjects covered include: the basics of control system stability, a discussion of both the theoretical and experimental limitations, an outline of optical cavity susceptibility to environmental noise, and a brief introduction to the use and limitations of molecular transitions as frequency references.
Revised: December 30, 2010 |
Published: January 1, 2010
Citation
Hall J.L., J.L. Hall, M.S. Taubman, and J. Ye. 2010.Laser Stabilization. In Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, edited by M Bass and C DeCusatis. 22.1-22.27. New York, New York:McGraw-Hill.PNNL-SA-63197.