Title :
Towards a high-stability Rb fountain frequency standard
Author :
Ovchinnikov, Yu B. ; Chalupczak, W. ; Szymaniec, K. ; Marra, G.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Phys. Lab., Teddington, UK
Abstract :
The design of the NPL´s intense rubidium fountain frequency standard, which is using an optical molasses loadable from a continuous magneto-optical source of cold atoms, is described. The prospect and advantages of quasi-continuous regime of operation of the fountain are discussed.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; laser cooling; magneto-optical effects; radiation pressure; rubidium; Rb; continuous magneto-optical source; frequency standard; high-stability rubidium fountain; optical molasses; quasi-continuous regime; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic clocks; Atomic measurements; Cavity resonators; Cooling;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency and Time Forum (EFTF), 2006 20th European
Conference_Location :
Braunschweig
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2642-1
