Title :
Cavity frequency pulling in cold atom fountains
Author :
Bize, S. ; Sortais, Y. ; Mandache, C. ; Clairon, André ; Salomon, C.
Author_Institution :
Lab. Primaire du Temps et des Frequences, Paris, France
fDate :
4/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We present an analytical model and a numerical calculation of the cavity frequency pulling effect in cold atom fountains. We report the first measurement of this effect in a 87Rb fountain. We find a quantitative agreement with theory
Keywords :
atomic clocks; cavity resonators; frequency standards; rubidium; 87Rb fountain; Rb; analytical model; cavity frequency pulling; cold atom fountains; Atomic measurements; Clocks; Clouds; Equations; Frequency; Interference; Magnetic fields; Microwave oscillators; Q factor; Stability;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on