Nonlinear Magneto-Optic Polarization Rotation with Intense Laser Fields

Authors

Paul S. Hsu
Anil K. Patnaik, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
George R. Welch

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2008

Abstract

We have studied the nonlinear Faraday effect with intense linear polarized light in an optically thick atomic rubidium vapor. We demonstrate that the polarization rotation rate (rotation angle per unit magnetic field, in the limit of low field) has a maximum value as the intensity and density are increased. We also show that the optimal sensitivity of an optical magnetometer based on this system reaches a saturation value as the intensity and density are increased.

Comments

The original publication is available at http://pra.aps.org/abstract/PRA/v78/i5/e053817

Repository Citation

Hsu, P. S., Patnaik, A. K., & Welch, G. R. (2008). Nonlinear Magneto-Optic Polarization Rotation with Intense Laser Fields. Physical Review A, 78 (5), 53817.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/physics/177

DOI

10.1103/PhysRevA.78.053817