Title :
Compact diode-laser based rubidium frequency reference
Author :
Vukicevic, Natasa ; Zibrov, Alexander S. ; Hollberg, Leo ; Walls, Fred L. ; Kitching, John ; Robinson, Hugh G.
Author_Institution :
Time & Frequency Div., Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
The performance of a simple microwave frequency reference based on Raman scattering in an atomic vapor is examined. This reference has the potential to be compact, low-power, and insensitive to acceleration. Several design architectures have been evaluated with a table-top experiment in order to guide the future development of a compact system. Fractional frequency deviations of /spl les/5/spl times/10/sup -11/ appear to be feasible.
Keywords :
Atomic clocks; Frequency standards; Measurement by laser beam; Microwave measurement; Rubidium; Stimulated Raman scattering; Rb; diode laser; microwave frequency reference; rubidium atomic vapor; stimulated Raman scattering; Acceleration; Atom optics; Diode lasers; Energy states; Laser transitions; Laser tuning; Microwave frequencies; NIST; Optical receivers; Raman scattering;
Journal_Title :
Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, IEEE Transactions on
