Frequency shifts in a coherent population trapping Cs vapor cell atomic clock.

Abstract

We report on measurements of frequency shifts in a high-performance microwave cesium vapor cell atomic clock based on coherent population trapping (CPT). The dependence of the clock frequency on numerous experimental parameters, such as the laser power, the laser frequency, the microwave power, the cell temperature, the static magnetic field, but also the temperature of some key components, or the translation and rotation of critical wave plates and optical elements, is investigated. The stability budget of the clock frequency at 1 day is reported and discussed. This study constitutes a solid database for the future demonstration of a CPT-based cell clock with enhanced mid- and long-term stability performances.