Design and Preliminary Characterization of the USNO Rubidium Fountain

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Abstract:

We have built and begun characterization of an engineering prototype rubidium atomic fountain at the USNO for use in its clock ensemble. We achieve short-term stability of 1.4 10exp -13tauexp 12, which meets the desired performance for characterizing maser drift. We will discuss the design, operation, and preliminary characterization of this device.

Author(s):
Peil, Steven ; Crane, Scott ; Swanson, Thomas B. ; Ekstrom, Christopher R.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL OBSERVATORY WASHINGTON DC TIME SERVICE DIV
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Joint IEEE International Frequency Symposium and Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Systems and Applications Meeting held in Vancouver, BC, Canada on 29-31 Aug 2005. Published in the Proceedings of the Joint IEEE International Frequency Symposium and Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Systems and Applications Meeting, p304-307, 2005.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NOBS
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*MASERS, *ATOMIC CLOCKS, RUBIDIUM, SYMPOSIA, STABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Lasers and Masers
Keyword(s):
*RUBIDIUM ATOMIC FOUNTAINS, USNO(UNITED STATES NAVAL OBSERVATORY)
Report Date:
2005 Aug 01
Creation Date:
2008 Jul 30