Compact diode-laser based rubidium frequency reference.
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 </=5x10(-11) appear to be feasible.
Vukicevic
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Time and Frequency Div., Nat. Inst. of Stand. and Technol., Boulder, CO.
Zibrov
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Hollberg
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Walls
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Kitching
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Robinson
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