Temperature-tunable sapphire windows for reflection loss-free operation of vapor cells

• Published in: Applied physics. B, Lasers and optics Vol. 71; no. 4; pp. 561 - 565
• Main Authors: Jahier, E., Guéna, J., Jacquier, Ph, Lintz, M., Papoyan, A.V., Bouchiat, M.A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Verlag 01.10.2000
• Subjects: Atomic Physics; Laser applications; Laser beams; Lasers; Optics; Physics; Plates; Reflection; Sapphire

We have developed a 'temperature-tunable cell', for which the reflected intensity of a laser beam on a chosen window can be reduced below 0.5% of the incident intensity, if one can control the cell temperature with an accuracy better than 1 C. This application relies on the use of windows...