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Development of a Quantum Based Microwave Power Measurement

Published

Author(s)

Thomas P. Crowley, E. A. Donley, T P. Heavner, John R. Juroshek, Billy F. Riddle

Abstract

An initial proof-of-concept experiment to measure microwave power based on quantum-mechanical principles is presented. Rabi oscillations between two hyperfine levels of the cesium ground state are measured and used to determine the RF magnetic field strength in a resonant cavity. The realtive change with microwave power level and duration agrees very well with theory.
Volume
2
Issue
3
Conference Dates
June 8-13, 2003
Conference Location
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Conference Title
2003 IEEE International Microwave Symposium
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

atomic clock, laser cooling, microwave power, quantum measurement, Rabi oscillation
Electromagnetics

Citation

Crowley, T. , Donley, E. , Heavner, T. , Juroshek, J. and Riddle, B. (2003), Development of a Quantum Based Microwave Power Measurement, 2003 IEEE International Microwave Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Accessed October 18, 2025)

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Created June 16, 2003, Updated October 12, 2021
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