Abstract
Resonant laser-induced changes of the dielectric constant of atomic or molecular gases are detected as deviations in the oscillation frequency of a circuit including the sample itself as a component. Heterodyne detection allows high sensitivity. The new non-intrusive technique is demonstrated in the spectroscopic investigation of neon and sodium atoms.
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Work partially supported by ENEL under contract n. U 815