Atomic vapor cells for miniature frequency references

Published

May 8, 2003

Author(s)

Svenja A. Knappe, V. Velichansky, Hugh Robinson, Li-Anne Liew, John M. Moreland, John Kitching, Leo W. Hollberg

Abstract

We report on the fabrication of millimeter-sized vapor cells and their performance on atomic clocks based on coherent population trapping (CPT). We discuss two fabrication techniques, the first one based on hollow-core pyrex fibers, fused with a CO₂ laser or micro-torch and the second one using anodic bonding of micro-machined silicon wafers to pyrex. Important aspects are the performance of the cell in frequency references as well as the potential for further miniaturization and reproducibility of the cells.

Proceedings Title

Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium, pp. 31-32

Conference Dates

August 26-29, 2003

Conference Location

Monterey, CA, USA

Conference Title

Frequency Control Symposium and PDA Exhibition Jointly with the 17th European Frequency and Time Forum

Pub Type

Conferences

Citation

Knappe, S. , Velichansky, V. , Robinson, H. , Liew, L. , Moreland, J. , Kitching, J. and Hollberg, L. (2003), Atomic vapor cells for miniature frequency references, Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium, pp. 31-32, Monterey, CA, USA (Accessed October 4, 2025)