The Use of Wall-Coated Cells in Atomic Frequency Standards.
Abstract
An analysis of the effect of the microwave field distribution on the application of a wall-coated, bufferless absorption cell in an atomic frequency standard has been performed. While certain advantages of using such a cell in an atomic frequency standard employing a TE sub 011 microwave cavity have been previously demonstrated, we show that a simple incorporation of this type of cell in a frequency standard using a TE sub 111 microwave cavity would not be advantageous. The role of the microwave field distribution, particularly its phase variation within the cavity, is analyzed, and suggestions concerning the use of a wall-coated cell in a TE sub 111 microwave cavity as applied to an atomic frequency standard are made. Keywords: Atomic clocks; Atomic line shapes; Motional narrowing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 24, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157435
Entities
People
- C. H. Volk
- James C. Camparo
- Robert P. Frueholz
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation