Chinese Optics Letters, 2012, 10 (5): 052701, Published Online: Feb. 5, 2012  

Self-rotation of optical polarization in rubidium vapor

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Abstract
We present an experimental and theoretical study of self-rotation of optical polarization in a rubidium vapor. The atomic vapor is placed in a magnetic shielding cavity to suppress the Faraday rotation effect. In our experiment, Doppler-free spectroscopy configuration is used, and F=2 -> F'=3 transition of 87Rb D2 line is chosen. We observe self-rotation of optical polarization effect at different pump light ellipticities. A theoretical analysis is then provided based on the experimental conditions. Theoretical simulation and experimental results are in good agreement.
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Shuwei Qiu, Wenge Guo, Mingtao Cao, Tao Liu, Liang Han, Hao Liu, Pei Zhang, Shougang Zhang, Hong Gao, Fuli Li. Self-rotation of optical polarization in rubidium vapor[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2012, 10(5): 052701.

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