Title :
Compact diode-laser based rubidium frequency reference
Author :
N. Vukicevic;A.S. Zibrov;L. Hollberg;F.L. Walls;J. Kitching;H.G. Robinson
Author_Institution :
Time & Frequency Div., Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
The performance of a simple microwave frequency reference based on Raman scattering in an atomic vapor is examined. This reference has the potential to be compact, low-power, and insensitive to acceleration. Several design architectures have been evaluated with a table-top experiment in order to guide the future development of a compact system. Fractional frequency deviations of /spl les/5/spl times/10/sup -11/ appear to be feasible.
Keywords :
"Frequency","Laser tuning","Laser transitions","Acceleration","Power lasers","Optical receivers","Oscillators","Testing","Diode lasers","Optical retarders"
Conference_Titel :
Frequency and Time Forum, 1999 and the IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium, 1999., Proceedings of the 1999 Joint Meeting of the European
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5400-1
DOI :
10.1109/FREQ.1999.840726
