16 research outputs found
Sub-millimetric ultra-low-field MRI detected in situ by a dressed atomic magnetometer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is universally acknowledged as an excellent
tool to extract detailed spatial information with minimally invasive
measurements. Efforts toward ultra-low-field (ULF) MRI are made to simplify the
scanners and to reduce artefacts and incompatibilities. Optical Atomic
Magnetometers (OAMs) are among the sensitive magnetic detectors eligible for
ULF operation, however they are not compatible with the strong field gradients
used in MRI. We show that a magnetic-dressing technique restores the OAMs
operability despite the gradient, and we demonstrate sub-millimetric resolution
MRI with a compact experimental setup based on an in situ detection. The
proof-of-concept experiment produces unidimensional imaging of remotely
magnetized samples with a dual sensor, but the approach is suited to be adapted
for 3-D imaging of samples magnetized in loco. An extension to multi-sensor
architectures is also possible.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figures, 36 refs, 3 pages supplemental material (+ 3refs).
Accepted for publication in Appl.Phys.Let
Absorption resonance and large negative delay in Rb vapor with buffer gas
We observe a narrow, isolated, two-photon absorption resonance in Rb for
large one-photon detuning in the presence of a buffer gas. In the absence of
buffer gas, a standard Lambda configuration of two laser frequencies gives rise
to electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT) for all values of one-photon
detuning throughout the inhomogeneously (Doppler) broadened line. However, when
a buffer gas is added and the one-photon detuning is comparable to or greater
than the Doppler width, an absorption resonance appears instead of the usual
EIT resonance. We also observe large negative group delay (~ -300 us for a
Gaussian pulse propagating through the media with respect to a reference pulse
not affected by the media), corresponding to a superluminal group velocity v_g=
-c/(3.6x10^6)=-84 m/s.Comment: 4 pages, 5 figure
Cascade coherence transfer and magneto-optical resonances at 455 nm excitation of Cesium
We present and experimental and theoretical study of nonlinear
magneto-optical resonances observed in the fluorescence to the ground state
from the 7P_{3/2} state of cesium, which was populated directly by laser
radiation at 455 nm, and from the 6P_{1/2} and 6P_{3/2} states, which were
populated via cascade transitions that started from the 7P_{3/2} state and
passed through various intermediate states. The laser-induced fluorescence
(LIF) was observed as the magnetic field was scanned through zero. Signals were
recorded for the two orthogonal, linearly polarized components of the LIF. We
compared the measured signals with the results of calculations from a model
that was based on the optical Bloch equations and averaged over the Doppler
profile. This model was adapted from a model that had been developed for D_1
and D_2 excitation of alkali metal atoms. The calculations agree quite well
with the measurements, especially when taking into account the fact that some
experimental parameters were only estimated in the model.Comment: small changes to text of previous version; 12 pages, 8 figure
Spin randomization of light-induced desorbed Rb atoms
We present the first experimental observation of atomic spin randomization of Rb atoms released by light-induced atomic desorption (LIAD). A natural mixture of Rb atoms contained in paraffin and PDMS coated glass cells is irradiated by a free-running diode laser light tuned to the Rb D2 resonance line. The transmission spectrum of the Rb vapor is thus modified and shows a strong enhancement of the hyperfine optical pumping as the light intensity is increased and the laser-frequency scanning rate is decreased. The D2 line spectra are compared for two cases: without and with illumination of the walls of the cell by a UV lamp centered around the wavelength of 404 nm. A simple theoretical model based on the solution of the rate balance equations is introduced in order to analyze the experimental results
Silvicultural Efficiency of the Thinning Efficiency of Pinus sylvestris L. Plantation in the Dry Subzone of Northern Kazakhstan Steppes
Aim of study: Thinning efficiency after 18 years of cutting at the Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) plantations, in the subzone of the dry grass steppe, were examined. Area of study: On 45-year-old Scots pine plantations on the territory of the state enterprise ZhasylAimak in Nur-Sultan city in the Northern Kazakhstan. Material and methods: The plantations were established by high density planting (13,300 seedlings/ha) of 2-year old seedlings. The planting was carried out on forest-suitable soils. To assess the silvicultural efficiency of the thinning in the plantation, the coefficient of growth tension or a complex estimated figure (CEF) was used. Main results: The research confirm that Scots pine plantations can be established in the subzone of dry fescue feather-grass steppe (Festuca valesiaca-Stipetum capillatae Sillinger 1930). The maximum silvicultural effect of thinning was achieved with three steps. In the 1st step of the thinning of the forest, 1015 years old trees are cut down. Trees with over-developed crown are also cut down. The 2nd step is made in 25-30 years with thinning intensity of 25% by stock. The 3rd step is made in 40-50 years in a uniform way. Highlights: In the harsh climatic conditions of Northern Kazakhstan steppe, deciduous trees and shrubs begin to age and die much earlier than the long-lived Scots pine
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