Towards a Strontium Beam Optical Reference Based on the 1S0 to 3P1 Intercombination Line on a Sounding Rocket

Within the OPUS collaboration, we develop optical frequency references based on spectroscopy of the
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S
₀
→
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P
₁
intercombination line of
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Sr at 689 nm in thermal and lasercooled strontium beams for operation on sounding rockets. One main objective is to identify suitable experimental setups and core components for a compact and robust strontium beam clock, providing a stepping stone for future spaceborne devices. Recent results demonstrate successful laser stabilization to the intercombination line in a thermal beam breadboard setup.