Title :
Microfabricated atomic frequency references
Author :
Kitching, J. ; Knappe, S. ; Liew, L. ; Moreland, J. ; Robinson, H.G. ; Schwindt, P. ; Shah, V. ; Hollberg, L.
Author_Institution :
Time & Freq. Div., Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Boulder, CO
Abstract :
We describe a design for a microfabricated atomic frequency reference with a volume of several cubic millimetres and a power dissipation in the range of tens of milliwatts. It is anticipated that this frequency reference will be capable of achieving a fractional frequency instability below 10-11 at integration times of hours.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; frequency measurement; frequency stability; microfabrication; time measurement; atomic frequency reference microfabrication; fractional frequency instability; power dissipation; Atomic; clock; compact; microfabrication; wafer bonding;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency and Time Forum, 2004. EFTF 2004. 18th European
Conference_Location :
Guildford
Print_ISBN :
0-86341-384-6
