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Using the example of a matter-wave interferometer with K2 molecules, we present different methods to simplify the observed interference structures within a hyperfine pattern for improving phase measurements of the interference structure. We consider optical pumping for depletion of specific components to simplify the observed spectra. In connection with a lock-in amplifier, amplitude modulation as well as frequency modulation of laser beams in the interferometer are investigated for better detection of the interference pattern. As a follow-up treatment, digital filtering is demonstrated.
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Received: 22 December 2000 / Revised version: 30 April 2001 / Published online: 18 July 2001
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Lisdat, C., Frank, M., Knöckel, H. et al. Optical pumping and modulation techniques with a molecular Ramsey–Bordé interferometer . Appl Phys B 73, 99–104 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400100616
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400100616