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Triple-quantum dual-comb two-dimensional coherent spectroscopy resolves velocity-synchronized Dicke states in hot atomic vapors

  • Zejiang Deng*
  • , Zilin Zhao
  • , Wenxue Li
  • , Chenglin Gu
  • , Daping Luo
  • , Liyuan Hou
  • , Zhong Zuo
  • , Jiayi Pan
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • East China Normal University
  • CAS - Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology

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Abstract

Two-dimensional coherent spectroscopy (2DCS) combined with dual-comb technology offers unprecedented resolution for probing many-body interactions in atomic vapors, yet its application to high-order multi-quantum transitions remains challenging due to weaker nonlinear signals and phase instability. Here, we demonstrate a triple-quantum dual-comb 2DCS technique that achieves λ/110 phase stability through digital correction, enabling the observation of velocity-synchronized Dicke states in a thermal rubidium vapor. By resolving collective hyperfine resonances of 85Rb and 87Rb isotopes with 100 MHz spectral resolution, the titled and elongated ellipticity of the three-quantum peak line shape (0.94) is higher than that of the double-quantum (0.84), reveals that triple-quantum (TQS) correlations (0.95) surpass double-quantum counterparts (0.90), indicating tighter velocity matching in higher-order Dicke states. This work provides a pathway for manipulating multi-atom correlations in Doppler-broadened systems, and greatly assists to characterize complex hyperfine many-body interaction in semiconductor exciton and two-dimensional materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Sensing, Imaging, and Precision Metrology IV
EditorsSelim M. Shahriar
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510697577
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Mar 2026
Event4th Quantum Sensing, Imaging, and Precision Metrology - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 17 Jan 202623 Jan 2026

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13920
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference4th Quantum Sensing, Imaging, and Precision Metrology
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period17/01/2623/01/26

Keywords

  • Dicke states
  • Dual-comb spectroscopy
  • Many-body Dipole-dipole interactions
  • Rubidium vapors
  • Two-dimensional coherent spectroscopy

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