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Physical Measurement Laboratory / Time and Frequency Division

Atomic Devices and Instrumentation Group

Projects/Programs

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chip scale atomic beam clock

Compact Cold Atom Instruments

Ongoing
Our research focuses on the development of novel sensing platforms using cold atomic gases and atomic beams. Laboratory-scale cold atom apparatuses provide some
nist-on-a-chip illustration

Integrated Optical Atomic Devices

Ongoing
We focus on developing methods for performing precision optical spectroscopy in compact, manufacturable devices based on warm atomic vapors. Projects range from
Fiber magnetometer

Microfabricated Atomic Sensors

Ongoing
We combine novel concepts of atomic physics and advanced technology of microfabrication processes to develop miniaturized atomic devices which leverage atoms’