Fast Dynamic Frequency Response-Based Multiparameter Measurement in Spin-Exchange Relaxation-Free Comagnetometers

Abstract

As the measurement of multiple parameters in a spin-exchange relaxation-free (SERF) comagnetometer requires a long time and complex experimentation, we present a novel dynamic frequency response-based method for the accurate and rapid measurement of key parameters in a SERF comagnetometer. By testing the dynamic frequency response to a transverse oscillating magnetic field, we can obtain multiple parameters simultaneously and quickly without interrupting the operation of the comagnetometer. This method simultaneously measures the nuclear longitudinal relaxation rate and alkali metal number density within minutes, with uncertainties of less than 20.8% and 14.0%, respectively. The main error sources in the nuclear longitudinal relaxation rate and alkali metal number density are the spin-exchange rate constant and spin-exchange enhancement factor, respectively. In addition, the polarization of alkali metal and noble gas atoms can be obtained during the experimental process, and the fast measurement of these parameters is beneficial for applications requiring simultaneous and in situ measurement of spin ensemble performance.