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Accurate {sup 3}He polarimetry using the Rb Zeeman frequency shift due to the Rb-{sup 3}He spin-exchange collisions

Journal Article · · Physical Review A
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  1. Department of Physics, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544 (United States)
We describe a method of {sup 3}He polarimetry relying on the polarization-dependent frequency shift of the Rb Zeeman resonance. Our method is ideally suited for on-line measurements of the {sup 3}He polarization produced by spin-exchange optical pumping. To calibrate the frequency shift we performed an accurate measurement of the imaginary part of the Rb-{sup 3}He spin-exchange cross section in the temperature range typical for spin-exchange optical pumping of {sup 3}He. We also present a detailed study of possible systematic errors in the frequency shift polarimetry. {copyright} {ital 1998} {ital The American Physical Society}
OSTI ID:
659315
Journal Information:
Physical Review A, Journal Name: Physical Review A Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 58; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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