Title :
Development of a compact acetylene optical frequency standard at 1.5 /spl mu/m
Author :
Nakagawa, K. ; Onse, A. ; Okumura, K. ; Yoda, J.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Laser Sci., Univ. of Electro-Commun., Chofu, Japan
Abstract :
We have developed an optical frequency standard at 1.5 /spl mu/m based on the acetylene overtone transitions. We have realized the frequency stability of about 2/spl times/10/sup -13/ and the frequency accuracy of about 10/sup -10/. A compact and portable frequency standard can be realized with the use of a DFB laser and a high-finesse Fabry-Perot cavity absorption cell.
Keywords :
Fabry-Perot resonators; distributed feedback lasers; frequency standards; laser cavity resonators; laser frequency stability; measurement by laser beam; organic compounds; 1.5 /spl mu/m; 1.5 mum; DFB lase; Fabry-Perot cavity absorption cell; acetylene; frequency accuracy; frequency stability; optical frequency standard; overtone transitions; portable frequency standard; Absorption; Diode lasers; Frequency; Laser transitions; Optical design; Optical feedback; Optical saturation; Power lasers; Stability; Standards development;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest, 2000 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5744-2
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2000.850947
