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Figure 3.8: Layout <strong>of</strong> the MOT master saturation absorption spectroscopy<br />

setup used to lock this laser to the correct frequency.<br />

probe beam by a glass plate. <strong>The</strong> probe beam is directed by a series <strong>of</strong> mirrors<br />

around the Rb vapor cell and then through it. After passing through the vapor<br />

cell the probe beam is directed by a polarizing beam splitter cube (PBSC) into<br />

a lens (f = 36 mm) focusing the beam onto a fast photodiode. <strong>The</strong> pump beam<br />

is reflected by a PBSC directing it into an AOM. <strong>The</strong> AOM is driven by a<br />

frequency modulated (f.m.) signal centered at 44 MHz. <strong>The</strong> modulation depth<br />

and frequency are 4 MHz and 7 kHz respectively. <strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> the frequency<br />

modulation will be clear shortly. <strong>The</strong> 1 st order diffracted beam from the AOM<br />

passes through a λ/4 waveplate and is then retro-reflected by a spherical mirror<br />

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