Abstract
We demonstrate line-shape measurement of an extremely weak amplitude-fluctuating light source by using photon-counting-based second-order correlation spectroscopy combined with the heterodyne technique. The amplitude fluctuation of a finite bandwidth introduces a low-lying spectral structure in the line shape, and thus its effect can be isolated from that of the phase fluctuation. Our technique provides extreme sensitivity suited for single-atom-level applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3182-3184 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Nov 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics