DocumentCode
2667104
Title
A flight-like optical reference cavity for GRACE follow-on laser frequency stabilization
Author
Thompson, R. ; Folkner, W.M. ; de Vine, G. ; Klipstein, W.M. ; McKenzie, K. ; Spero, R. ; Yu, N. ; Stephens, M. ; Leitch, J. ; Pierce, R. ; Lam, T.T.-Y. ; Shaddock, D.A.
Author_Institution
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
fYear
2011
fDate
2-5 May 2011
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
Abstract
We describe a prototype optical cavity and associated optics that has been developed to provide a stable frequency reference for a future space-based laser ranging system. This instrument is being considered for inclusion as a technology demonstration on the recently announced GRACE follow-on mission, which will monitor variations in the Earth´s gravity field.
Keywords
laser frequency stability; laser ranging; Earth gravity field; GRACE follow-on laser frequency stabilization; flight-like optical reference cavity; space-based laser ranging system; Cavity resonators; Distance measurement; Frequency measurement; Laser stability; Masers; Temperature sensors; Thermal stability;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Frequency Control and the European Frequency and Time Forum (FCS), 2011 Joint Conference of the IEEE International
Conference_Location
San Fransisco, CA
ISSN
1075-6787
Print_ISBN
978-1-61284-111-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/FCS.2011.5977873
Filename
5977873
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