Abstract
The endohedral fullerene 15N@C60 has narrow electron paramagnetic resonance lines which have been proposed as the basis for a condensed-matter portable atomic clock. We measure the low-frequency spectrum of this molecule, identifying and characterizing a clock transition at which the frequency becomes insensitive to magnetic field. We infer a linewidth at the clock field of 100 kHz. Using experimental data, we are able to place a bound on the clock's projected frequency stability. We discuss ways to improve the frequency stability to be competitive with existing miniature clocks.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 140801 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 119 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Oct 2017 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- atomic clock
- electron spin resonance
- endohedral fullerene