Thermally-insulated micro-fabricated atomic clock structure and method of forming the atomic clock structure
US9024397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/547
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A micro-fabricated atomic clock structure is thermally insulated so that the atomic clock structure can operate with very little power in an environment where the external temperature can drop to −40° C., while at the same time maintaining the temperature required for the proper operation of the VCSEL and the gas within the vapor cell.
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