Atom-based RF electric field measurements: An initial investigation of the measurement uncertainties

  • Christopher L. Holloway
  • , Joshua A. Gordon
  • , Matt T. Simons
  • , Haoquan Fan
  • , Santosh Kumar
  • , James P. Shaffer
  • , David A. Anderson
  • , Andrew Schwarzkopf
  • , Stephanie A. Miller
  • , Nithiwadee Thaicharoen
  • , Georg Raithel

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Abstract

We discuss a new method for the measurement of electric (E) fields that will lead to a self-calibrating, direct SI-traceable E-field probe. The technique is based on radio frequency E-field interactions with alkali atoms placed in glass cells. After we present the concept of this approach and present some experimental data to show its validity, we give a discussion of the different types of uncertainties that are associated with this new approach. We discuss how the uncertainties of this approach compare to commonly used E-field measurement techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2015
Pages467-472
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479966158
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Sep 2015
EventIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2015 - Dresden, Germany
Duration: 16 Aug 201522 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
Volume2015-Septmber
ISSN (Print)1077-4076
ISSN (Electronic)2158-1118

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2015
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityDresden
Period16/08/1522/08/15

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