Abstract
The new technique of cavity enhanced velocity modulation spectroscopy has been further developed, incorporating a tighter cavity to laser lock and an optical frequency comb for absolute frequency calibration. Several N2+ transitions have been observed with much higher precision than previously possible, and transitions that were blended in earlier Doppler-limited experiments are now resolved. The full-width at half-maximum of the observed Lamb dips is ∼40MHz, and appears to be dominated by a broadening due to the velocity modulation. Future extension of this technique into the mid-infrared should enable significant improvements in the sensitivity and resolution of vibrational spectroscopy of molecular ions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 501 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 6 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry