Compact diode-laser based rubidium frequency reference

Authors
Vukicevic, N Zibrov, AS Hollberg, L Walls, FL Kitching, J Robinson, HG
Citation
N. Vukicevic et al., Compact diode-laser based rubidium frequency reference, IEEE ULTRAS, 47(5), 2000, pp. 1122-1126
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL
ISSN journal
08853010 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1122 - 1126
Database
ISI
SICI code
0885-3010(200009)47:5<1122:CDBRFR>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
The performance of a simple microwave frequency reference based on Raman sc attering in an atomic vapor is examined. This reference has the potential t o be compact, low-power, and insensitive to acceleration. Several design ar chitectures have been evaluated with a tabletop experiment in order to guid e the future development of a compact system. Fractional frequency deviatio ns of less than or equal to 5 X 10(-11) appear to be feasible.