A vapor cell based on dispensers for laser spectroscopy

Authors :: Bridge, E. M.
Millen, J.
Adams, C. S.
Jones, M. P. A.
Source :: Rev.Sci.Instrum.80:013101,2009
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: We describe a simple strontium vapor cell for laser spectroscopy experiments. Strontium vapor is produced using an electrically heated commercial dispenser source. The sealed cell operates at room temperature, and without a buffer gas or vacuum pump. The cell was characterised using laser spectroscopy, and was found to offer stable and robust operation, with an estimated lifetime of >10,000 hours. By changing the dispenser, this technique can be readily extended to other alkali and alkaline earth elements.<br />Comment: 8 pages, 3 figures