Atomic sensor physics package with integrated transmissive and reflective portions along light paths
US8526000B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B17/086
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a block for a physics package of an atomic sensor is provided. The block comprises one or more sections of optically transparent material defining a vacuum sealed chamber, and including a plurality of transmissive and reflective surfaces to define a plurality of light paths intersecting the vacuum sealed chamber. The one or more sections of optically transparent material include a first monolithic section defining at least a portion of the vacuum sealed chamber. The first monolithic section includes a first portion disposed across a first light path of the plurality of light paths such that light in the first light path is incident on the first portion of the first monolithic section.
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