Title :
Estimation of the compact cold atom clock HORACE frequency stability
Author :
Trémine, S. ; Esnault, F.X. ; Guérandel, S. ; Holleville, D. ; Delporte, J. ; Dimarcq, N.
Author_Institution :
LNE-SYRTE, Obs. de Paris, Paris, France
Abstract :
HORACE is a compact cold Cs atom clock where laser cooling, microwave interrogation and clock signal detection are all performed inside a spherical microwave cavity. We present the signals observed on the new clock prototype. The frequency stability is estimated from clock signal measurements.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; caesium; frequency stability; laser cooling; signal detection; HORACE frequency stability; clock signal detection; compact cold Cs atom clock; laser cooling; microwave interrogation; spherical microwave cavity; Atomic beams; Atomic clocks; Atomic measurements; Laser stability; Measurement by laser beam; Thermal stability;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency and Time Forum (EFTF), 2006 20th European
Conference_Location :
Braunschweig
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2642-1
