Accuracy of an Atomic Microwave Power Standard

We have studied the accuracy of the atomic microwave power standard. The atoms are cooled and kept in a magneto-optical trap (MOT), then dropped through a terminated transmission line (a rectangular, R-70 type, waveguide). The measurement of the internal atomic state allows an accurate determination...

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Main Authors: Paulusse, D.C., Rowell, N.L., Michaud, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic beams
Atomic measurements
Detectors
Electromagnetic waveguides
Magnetic field measurement
Measurement standards
Power measurement
Power transmission lines
Rectangular waveguides
Transmission line measurements
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Summary:We have studied the accuracy of the atomic microwave power standard. The atoms are cooled and kept in a magneto-optical trap (MOT), then dropped through a terminated transmission line (a rectangular, R-70 type, waveguide). The measurement of the internal atomic state allows an accurate determination of the transmitted microwave power
DOI:10.1109/CPEM.2004.305282