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Quantum interference device, atomic oscillator, electronic apparatus, and moving object comprising FM-modulated adjustment light

US10133095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2017
Grant dateNov 20, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/26
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A quantum interference device (atomic oscillator) includes: an atom cell that encapsulates an alkali metal; a first light source portion that emits light including a resonance light pair, the resonance light pair being circularly polarized in the same direction and causing the alkali metal to resonate; a second light source portion that emits light including adjustment light, the adjustment light being circularly polarized in a direction opposite to the resonance light pair and causing the alkali metal to resonate; and a light receiving portion that receives the resonance light pair having passed through the atom cell, in which the adjustment light is FM-modulated.

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