DocumentCode :
386797
Title :
Stability considerations for a Rb87maser oscillator
Author :
Davidovits, P. ; Novick, R.
Author_Institution :
Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
Volume :
13
fYear :
1966
fDate :
21-25 March 1966
Firstpage :
2
Lastpage :
6
Abstract :
Self-sustained oscillation has been obtained in an optically pumped rubidium maser operating at the Rb87hyperfine transition frequency of 6835 Mc/sec. The entire apparatus can be mounted within the volume of one cubic foot. The operating temperature is 
C, and the overall power consumption is only a few watts. The anticipated long-term stability is one part in 
. Preliminary estimates also indicate that the device has far better short-term stability than any other existing frequency standard. The present paper explains the basic principles of the rubidium maser and examines the factors affecting the stability of oscillation.
C, and the overall power consumption is only a few watts. The anticipated long-term stability is one part in . Preliminary estimates also indicate that the device has far better short-term stability than any other existing frequency standard. The present paper explains the basic principles of the rubidium maser and examines the factors affecting the stability of oscillation.Keywords :
Energy consumption; Frequency estimation; Isotopes; Masers; Microwave filters; Optical filters; Optical pumping; Stability; Stationary state; Temperature;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
1958 IRE International Convention Record
Conference_Location :
New York, NY, USA
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/IRECON.1965.1147500
Filename :
1147500
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