Rydberg atom-based sensors for radio-frequency electric field metrology, sensing, and communications
Matthew T. Simons, Alexandra B. Artusio‐Glimpse, Amy K. Robinson, Nikunjkumar Prajapati, Christopher L. Holloway
Abstract
The recent redefinition of the SI bolsters the push towards quantum-based sensors. Rydberg atoms provide a natural link between atomic quantities and electromagnetic fields, where direct absolute measurements can be challenging. We review recent demonstrations of SI-traceable electric field metrology for both high frequency and static fields, communications reception, and angle-of-arrival detection using Rydberg atom spectroscopy.
Topics & Concepts
MetrologyRydberg atomElectric fieldRydberg formulaPhysicsAtom (system on chip)Atomic physicsQuantum metrologyQuantum sensorSpectroscopyRydberg constantNISTElectromagnetic fieldField (mathematics)Radio frequencyQuantumOpticsElectrical engineeringComputer scienceEngineeringQuantum informationQuantum mechanicsQuantum networkIonPure mathematicsIonizationMathematicsNatural language processingEmbedded systemCold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein CondensatesQuantum optics and atomic interactionsAtomic and Subatomic Physics Research