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Abstract
The light shift is a significant error source of optically pumped atomic magnetometers (OPAMs), requiring accurate calculation or measurement to assess its impact on the accuracy of OPAMs. In this paper, a light shift theoretical model considering the gradient of the pump light is established, providing a detailed description of the light shift distribution within the cell under the influence of multiple parameters. Additionally, a light shift measurement method through magneto-optical angle adjustment (MOAA) is proposed, enabling convenient measurement of the light shift. The correctness of the proposed model and the effectiveness of the MOAA method are validated through experiments. The proposed model and method contribute to improving the accuracy of OPAMs and enhancing their performance in practical applications.
期刊介绍:
Breakthroughs in the generation of light and in its control and utilization have given rise to the field of Photonics, a rapidly expanding area of science and technology with major technological and economic impact. Photonics integrates quantum electronics and optics to accelerate progress in the generation of novel photon sources and in their utilization in emerging applications at the micro and nano scales spanning from the far-infrared/THz to the x-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum. IEEE Photonics Journal is an online-only journal dedicated to the rapid disclosure of top-quality peer-reviewed research at the forefront of all areas of photonics. Contributions addressing issues ranging from fundamental understanding to emerging technologies and applications are within the scope of the Journal. The Journal includes topics in: Photon sources from far infrared to X-rays, Photonics materials and engineered photonic structures, Integrated optics and optoelectronic, Ultrafast, attosecond, high field and short wavelength photonics, Biophotonics, including DNA photonics, Nanophotonics, Magnetophotonics, Fundamentals of light propagation and interaction; nonlinear effects, Optical data storage, Fiber optics and optical communications devices, systems, and technologies, Micro Opto Electro Mechanical Systems (MOEMS), Microwave photonics, Optical Sensors.