DOE OSTI · 2589585
Low SWaP Trapped Ion Atomic Clock
Abstract
For this project we attempted to show signature traits of excellent optical clock performance in a trapped ion system which had an integrated photonic delivery system for all clock algorithm beams. These traits were 1) Contrast for the clock transition, 2) Coherence of the clock transition, and 3) ion lifetime. We were partially successful and were able to demonstrate the clock laser portion of an optical clock with $\sim 4.4 \text{x} 10^{-14}/\sqrt{\tau}$ fractional frequency instability. Additionally, we made progress towards a background-free detection method.
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McGuinness, Hayden James Evans [Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)] (ORCID:0000000304648819), Kwon, Joonhyuk [Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)], Morrison, Tharon [Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)], Hunker, Jeff [Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)]. 2025-09-01. Low SWaP Trapped Ion Atomic Clock. https://doi.org/10.2172/2589585
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