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Applied Physics Letters

Miniature vapor-cell atomic-frequency references

John E. Kitching, Svenja A. Knappe, Leo W. Hollberg

Published Jul 15, 2002• 253 citations
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Abstract

We propose a sub-millimeter-scale vapor-cell atomic-frequency reference based on a micromachined vapor cell, all-optical excitation, and advanced diode-laser technology. We analyze theoretically the performance of such a device as a function of cell size. Initial measurements on small-scale vapor cells support the theoretical treatment.
DOI
10.1063/1.1494115

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