Simons, M.
, Kautz, M.
, Haddab, A.
, Gordon, J.
, Holloway, C.
and Crowley, T.
(2018),
Rydberg Atom-based RF Power Measurements, 2018 Antenna Measurement Techniques Association Symposium (AMTA), Williamsburg, VA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=926419
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Rydberg Atom-based RF Power Measurements
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The power transmitted through a waveguide was determined using in-situ atom-based electric field measurements. The field distribution in the waveguide was measured using Rydberg atoms to find the maximum field, which was used to determine the power. For a proof-of-concept, the power of radio frequency fields at 17.86, 19.63, 26.53, and 33.03 GHz were measured in a WR42 waveguide. A section of waveguide was sealed and filled with cesium atoms. These atom-based measurements are self-calibrated and independent of typical power measurement methods.Proceedings Title
2018 Antenna Measurement Techniques Association Symposium (AMTA)
Conference Dates
November 4-9, 2018
Conference Location
Williamsburg, VA
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Created November 4, 2018, Updated January 27, 2020