NIST on a Chip: Realizing SI units with microfabricated alkali vapour cells
Published: October 16, 2015
Author(s)
John E. Kitching, Elizabeth A. Donley, Svenja A. Knappe, Matthew T. Hummon, Argyrios Dellis, Jeffrey A. Sherman, Kartik A. Srinivasan, Vladimir A. Aksyuk, Qiliang Li, Daron A. Westly, Brian J. Roxworthy, Amit Lal
Abstract
We describe several ways in which microfabricated alkali atom vapour cells might potentially be used to accurately realize a variety of SI units, including the second, the meter, the kelvin, the ampere and the volt, in a compact, low-cost “chip-scale” package. Such instruments may allow inexpensive in-situ calibrations at the user’s location or widespread integration of accurate references into instrumentation and systems.
Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the 8th international Conference on Frequency Standards and Metrology
Conference Dates: October 12-16, 2015
Conference Location: Potsdam, -1
Pub Type: Conferences
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Keywords
Atomic clock, ampere, kelvin, NIST on a Chip, meter, second, volt
Created October 16, 2015, Updated February 19, 2017