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A very simple set of auxiliary lasers for a deployable strontium ion clock
Completed
TRL 5 (started at 3, targeting 5)
Description
A very compact, very simple set of auxiliary (repumper, clear-out and cooling) light sources for the operation of a mobile strontium ion clock is proposed. The proposed repumper and clear-out sources will operate without the need for any stabilization and will be based on mature laser technologies. The cooling laser will be stabilized to a rubidium cell and will be built in a compact, uniform package.
Benefits
Precision time-keeping Frequency references Deep space navigation
Optical frequency references Optical clocks
Details
| Technology area | Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Lasers |
| Program | Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) |
| Lead organization | Stable Laser Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO |
| Start date | 2022-07-25 |
| End date | 2023-01-25 |
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