Traceability of laser Frequency Calibrations at MIKES

M. Merimaa; K. Nyholm; M. Vainio; A. Lassila

doi:10.1109/TIM.2007.891075

Traceability of laser Frequency Calibrations at MIKES

M. Merimaa, K. Nyholm, M. Vainio, A. Lassila

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Abstract

We describe the traceability chain of length measurements at Centre for Metrology and Accreditation (MIKES) from atomic clocks to the lasers of primary interferometers. Crucial part of the traceability chain, an optical frequency comb generator linking optical frequencies to atomic clocks, is described in detail. The frequency comb generator is used in frequency calibrations of iodine-stabilized lasers, which are operated in compliance with the recommendations of the Practical Realization of the Definition of the Meter. Measured absolute frequencies of iodine-stabilized lasers, time records of the measurements, and the respective Allan deviations demonstrate the solid performance of the MIKES laser frequency standards. The results are in good agreement with the recommended values, as well as with the independent characterizations of the measured lasers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	500-504
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement
Volume	56
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2007.891075
Publication status	Published - 2007
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

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Merimaa, M., Nyholm, K., Vainio, M., & Lassila, A. (2007). Traceability of laser Frequency Calibrations at MIKES. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 56(2), 500-504. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2007.891075

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