Title :
Realization of a CPT Rb maser prototype for Galileo
Author :
Levi, F. ; Micalizio, S. ; Godone, A. ; Calosso, C. ; Bertacco, E.K. ; Detoma, E. ; Morsaniga, P. ; Zanello, R.
Author_Institution :
Ist. Elettrotecnico Nazionale, Torino, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper we report the realization of a CPT Rb maser clock. This study is devoted to test the stability performances of this new clock, having in mind the requirements of the Galileo navigation system. In the paper the project choices will be discussed, with regard to the physical package and the electronic and optical system. In the last section first experimental data are reported.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; frequency standards; masers; navigation; rubidium; Galileo navigation system; Rb; coherent population trapping; electronic system; optical system; rubidium maser clocks; stability test; Atom lasers; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Clocks; Frequency; Laser excitation; Masers; Prototypes; Resonance;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency Control Symposium and PDA Exhibition Jointly with the 17th European Frequency and Time Forum, 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7688-9
DOI :
10.1109/FREQ.2003.1274979
