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-======Spectroscopy Module ======+======Spectroscopy Module (Obsolete) ======
  
 Model No. D2-110 Model No. D2-110
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 =====Description===== =====Description=====
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 +//**Replaced by [[d2:spectroscopy_module_210|D2-210 Spectroscopy Module]]**//
  
 The spectroscopy module provides saturated absorption spectroscopy to atomic rubidium. It contains a rubidium absorption cell, TEC, balanced photodetector, and associated mirrors and beamsplitting optics.  Nominally, it takes two 1% samples from the input beam.  Temperature control stabilizes the number density of atoms in the cell, and a balanced photodetection circuit compensates for intensity drifts giving stable control over the lock point for side locking applications.  Two beamsteering adjustments are provided for optimizing overlap of the counter-propagating beams, and positioning on the signal photodiode.  The photodiode output is shot-noise limited out to ~12 MHz for photocurrents of 50 A and above.  The high bandwidth of the feedback enables tight solid locking that is immune to vibrations and shock. The spectroscopy module provides saturated absorption spectroscopy to atomic rubidium. It contains a rubidium absorption cell, TEC, balanced photodetector, and associated mirrors and beamsplitting optics.  Nominally, it takes two 1% samples from the input beam.  Temperature control stabilizes the number density of atoms in the cell, and a balanced photodetection circuit compensates for intensity drifts giving stable control over the lock point for side locking applications.  Two beamsteering adjustments are provided for optimizing overlap of the counter-propagating beams, and positioning on the signal photodiode.  The photodiode output is shot-noise limited out to ~12 MHz for photocurrents of 50 A and above.  The high bandwidth of the feedback enables tight solid locking that is immune to vibrations and shock.
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 **Course vertical and horizontal beam positioning** **Course vertical and horizontal beam positioning**
  
-The spectroscopy module contains a 3x Galilean beam expander.  The output lens is mounted on a spring-loaded mount with 2-56 screws that serve as a course adjustment for the beam positioning onto the signal photodiode and also to control the retro reflection of the reflecting mirror (<imgref sas_inside|test>).  +The spectroscopy module contains a 3x Galilean beam expander.  The output lens is mounted on a spring-loaded mount with 2-56 screws that serve as a course adjustment for the beam positioning onto the signal photodiode and also to control the retro reflection of the reflecting mirror (<imgref sas_inside>).  
  
 **Fine vertical and horizontal beam positioning** **Fine vertical and horizontal beam positioning**
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   -Fashion two small 1 cm x 3 cm cards from an index card for use as viewing screens.   -Fashion two small 1 cm x 3 cm cards from an index card for use as viewing screens.
   -Remove the cover on the Spectroscopy Module.   -Remove the cover on the Spectroscopy Module.
-  -Following the instructions in section Error: Reference source not found, adjust laser steering so the beam is centered onto the 6 mm diverging lens. Use the card for reference.  This is the most critical alignment. +  -Following the instructions in section  [[d2:dbr_laser#aligning_the_dbr_laser_module|DBR Laser Module]], adjust laser steering so the beam is centered onto the 6 mm diverging lens. Use the card for reference.  This is the most critical alignment. 
-  -At this point the beam should be going through the center of the input and output apertures on the module, the center of the 6 mm lens, and the second pick off should be impinging on the reference photodiode (see Figure 1).  Make adjustments as necessary.**FIGURE ** +  -At this point the beam should be going through the center of the input and output apertures on the module, the center of the 6 mm lens, and the second pick off should be impinging on the reference photodiode (see <imgref sas_inside>).  Make adjustments as necessary. {{ :d2:d2-110:sas-alignment4.png?nolink&270 |}} 
-  -Use the card to ascertain the position of the returned beam on the first corner mirror.  **FIGURE**+  -Use the card to ascertain the position of the returned beam on the first corner mirror.  {{ :d2:d2-110:sas-alignment2.png?nolink&270 |}}
   -Use the course positioning controls to place the retro-reflected beam as close as possible to the incoming beam.   -Use the course positioning controls to place the retro-reflected beam as close as possible to the incoming beam.
-  -Use the card to probe the opposite corner mirror (along short side) to see if the retro beam is now passing back through the input beamsplitter. **figure**+  -Use the card to probe the opposite corner mirror (along short side) to see if the retro beam is now passing back through the input beamsplitter. {{ :d2:d2-110:sas-alignment3.png?nolink&270 |}}
   -If the beam is visible on the card, center it with the course positioning controls.  If not, repeat from Step 6.   -If the beam is visible on the card, center it with the course positioning controls.  If not, repeat from Step 6.
   -Check to see that the beam is relatively well centered on the retro reflecting mirror at the end of the Rb cell.  If not, the beam is not centered well enough on the 6 mm divergent lens.  Start again from Step 3.   -Check to see that the beam is relatively well centered on the retro reflecting mirror at the end of the Rb cell.  If not, the beam is not centered well enough on the 6 mm divergent lens.  Start again from Step 3.
   -Fold the second card lengthwise (light goes through a single layer) and block the reference photodiode while monitoring the SMA OUTPUT on an oscilloscope or voltmeter.   -Fold the second card lengthwise (light goes through a single layer) and block the reference photodiode while monitoring the SMA OUTPUT on an oscilloscope or voltmeter.
-  -Use the Course and fine steering controls to maximize the signal (actual signal is negative) on the voltmeter.  Generally, the fine steering controls have little effect.  You might find them useful if you wish to use the course controls to center the beam on the retro mirror and find this moves the beam off center from the signal diode.**FIGURE**+  -Use the Course and fine steering controls to maximize the signal (actual signal is negative) on the voltmeter.  Generally, the fine steering controls have little effect.  You might find them useful if you wish to use the course controls to center the beam on the retro mirror and find this moves the beam off center from the signal diode. {{ :d2:d2-110:sas-alignment1.jpg?nolink&270 |}}
   -Remove the card from the reference photodiode.   -Remove the card from the reference photodiode.
-  -Adjust the trimpot until a desired lockpoint for sidelocking crosses zero volts (with oscilloscope connected to the ERROR INPUT monitor, or until an eyeball average of the hyperfine transitions lies near zero volts.  This step determines how well the balancing circuit cancels intensity drifts.  (Note: for peak locking applications this is not important since dc drifts have no affect on the lockpoint.)  **FIGURE**+  -Adjust the trimpot until a desired lockpoint for sidelocking crosses zero volts (with oscilloscope connected to the ERROR INPUT monitor, or until an eyeball average of the hyperfine transitions lies near zero volts.  This step determines how well the balancing circuit cancels intensity drifts.  (Note: for peak locking applications this is not important since dc drifts have no affect on the lockpoint.)  {{ :d2:d2-110:sas-alignment5.jpg?nolink&270 |}}
   -The spectroscopy module is now ready for use.  Replace the cover.   -The spectroscopy module is now ready for use.  Replace the cover.
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