Theoretical and experimental study of the correlation between pulsed light repetition frequency and electric field measurement

Abstract

We propose a novel approach for improving the performance of Rydberg atom sensors by utilizing the repetition frequency of pulsed lasers, which has been validated through experimental testing. Rydberg atoms excited by pulsed lasers are influenced significantly by the repetition frequency of the pulsed laser on the Rydberg state population. As the number of Rydberg atoms increases, the measurement sensitivity of the sensor to external fields also increases, directly enhancing the performance of the sensor. This paper investigates the response of the sensor to the same electric field when the repetition frequency of the pulsed laser is at the MHz level, with a focus on its gain effects on the broadcast communication frequency bands of 66MHz and 88MHz. This research substantiates the distinctive benefits of pulsed light for Rydberg atom excitation, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the detection of feeble signals and introducing a new approach for the development of more sensitive atomic sensors.