Event Title
Two-Photon Laser Comb Spectroscopy of Potassium
Location
Science Center, Bent Corridor
Start Date
10-2-2015 12:00 PM
End Date
10-2-2015 1:20 PM
Poster Number
35
Abstract
We used an optical frequency comb to excite two-photon transitions in atomic potassium. The results of this experiment will provide tests of atomic theory calculations and further the development of new spectroscopic techniques. We anticipate that our study will improve the current knowledge of the potassium 6s energy level by a factor of more than a hundred. We present our progress towards these results, including the details of our experimental setup and preliminary data.
Recommended Citation
Nuñez, Angel and Ayer, Hannon, "Two-Photon Laser Comb Spectroscopy of Potassium" (2015). Celebration of Undergraduate Research. 36.
https://digitalcommons.oberlin.edu/cour/2015/posters/36
Major
Angel Nuñez, Chemistry
Hannon Ayer, Physics
Award
Angel Nuñez, Science and Technology Research Opportunities for a New Generation (STRONG)
Project Mentor(s)
Jason Stalnaker, Physics
Document Type
Poster
Two-Photon Laser Comb Spectroscopy of Potassium
Science Center, Bent Corridor
We used an optical frequency comb to excite two-photon transitions in atomic potassium. The results of this experiment will provide tests of atomic theory calculations and further the development of new spectroscopic techniques. We anticipate that our study will improve the current knowledge of the potassium 6s energy level by a factor of more than a hundred. We present our progress towards these results, including the details of our experimental setup and preliminary data.
