Exploration of the Potential Performance of Diode Laser-Pumped Gas Cell Atomic Frequency Standards.
Abstract
Recently, there has been considerable interest in the use of single-mode diode lasers in atomic frequency standards. In this report, theoretical calculations were performed to quantify the expected performance improvement upon incorporation of diode lasers in rubidium gas cell atomic frequency standards. We assume that clock signal shot noise, the diode laser's quantum noise, and diode laser frequency locking noise all contribute to the atomic frequency standard's stability. Keywords include: Atomic Clocks, Diode Lasers, and Optical Pumping.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA175431
Entities
People
- James C. Camparo
- Robert P. Frueholz
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation