A multi-factor model for the coherent population trapping resonance

S S. V. Petropavlovsky (Tikhonov Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics, HSE University 1 , Moscow 101000,) V V. P. Yakovlev (Department for Theoretical Nuclear Physics, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) 2 , 115409 Moscow,) D D. S. Chuchelov (P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,) M M. I. Vaskovskaya (P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,) V V. V. Vassiliev (P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,) S S. A. Zibrov (P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,) V V. L. Velichansky (P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,)

Abstract

A systematic semi-analytical study of the coherent population trapping resonance is presented. The emphasis is put on quantifying the importance of different experimental factors potentially affecting the shape of the resonance, and especially the magnitude and structure of the light shift. In particular, we consider the impact of FM modulation, spectrum asymmetry, light detuning, and an optically thick atomic medium. The proposed model allows for a quick and reliable check whether a zero light shift can be reached in a realistic experimental setting. The results of modeling are compared with the experiment carried out with a diode laser (vertical-cavity surface emitting laser) and 87Rb atoms.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 139, Issue 9
Published March 07, 2026
ISSN 0021-8979
Publisher American Institute of Physics

Journal Info

Journal of Applied Physics

American Institute of Physics

ISSN: 0021-8979 Physical Sciences

Authors (7)

S

S. V. Petropavlovsky

Tikhonov Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics, HSE University 1 , Moscow 101000,

V

V. P. Yakovlev

Department for Theoretical Nuclear Physics, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) 2 , 115409 Moscow,

D

D. S. Chuchelov

P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,

M

M. I. Vaskovskaya

P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,

V

V. V. Vassiliev

P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,

S

S. A. Zibrov

P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,

V

V. L. Velichansky

P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences 3 , 119991 Moscow,