Physics of Atomic Frequency Standards Based on Stimulated Resonance Raman Scattering,

Abstract

This report analyzes a novel technique developed at RADC for high-precision frequency standards operating in the microwave to far infrared regions of the spectrum. The technique is based on stimulated resonance Raman scattering of visible laser light in atomic or molecular beams; it does not require low frequency (microwave to far infrared) radiation to interact with the resonant species, and it is potentially capable of stabilities characteristic of low-frequency atomic standards.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA112627

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Willis
  • Richard H. Picard

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atomic Beams
  • Atomic Clocks
  • Detection
  • Diffraction
  • Doppler Effect
  • Energy Levels
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Ground State
  • Laser Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Beams
  • Radiation
  • Raman Scattering
  • Scattering
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy