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Electromagnetically induced transparency based Rydberg-atom sensor for traceable voltage measurements

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: We investigate the Stark shift in Rydberg rubidium atoms through electromagnetically induced transparency for the measurement of direct current (dc) and 60 Hz alternating current (ac) voltages. This technique has direct application to the calibration of voltage measurement instrumentation. We present experimental results for different atomic states that allow for dc and ac voltage measurements ranging from 0 to 12 V. While the state-of-the-art method for realizing the volt, the Josephson voltage standard, is significantly more accurate, the Rydberg atom-based method presented here has the potential to be a calibration standard with more favorable size, weight, power, and cost. We discuss the steps necessary to develop the Rydberg atom-based voltage measurement as a complementary method for dissemination of the voltage scale directly to the end user and discuss sources of uncertainties for these types of experiments.

Source: AVS Quantum Science

DOI: 10.1116/5.0097746

Authors: Christopher L. Holloway, Nikunjkumar Prajapati, Jeffery A. Sherman, Alain Rüfenacht, Alexandra B. Artusio-Glimpse, Matthew T. Simons, Amy K. Robinson, David S. La Mantia, Eric B. Norrgard

Institutions: National Institute of Standards and Technology, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Maryland, College Park, University of Colorado System

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Electrical Measurement Techniques

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Sandia National Laboratories

OpenAlex ID: W4283765552

FWCI: 3.211

Cites: 59

Cited by: 60

Related to: 10