Schlossberger, N.
, Berweger, S.
, Prajapati, N.
, Rotunno, A.
, Artusio-Glimpse, A.
, SIMONS, M.
, Sheikh, A.
, Norrgard, E.
, Eckel, S.
and Holloway, C.
(2024),
Rydberg states of alkali atoms in atomic vapor as SI-traceable field probes and communications receivers, Nature Reviews Physics, [online], https://doi.org/10.1038/s42254-024-00756-7, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=958010
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Rydberg states of alkali atoms in atomic vapor as SI-traceable field probes and communications receivers
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Rydberg states of alkali atoms are highly sensitive to electric fields because their electron wavefunction has a large spatial extent, leading to large polarizabilities for static fields and large transition dipole moments for time-varying fields. Over the past few years, Rydberg atoms have been used as sensitive probes for performing self-calibrated and SI-traceable electric field measurements. In this Technical Review, we introduce and examine the current state of Rydberg atom-based electrometry in room-temperature atomic vapours. We cover the fundamental principles, experimental techniques, recent advancements, and applications of this field, providing a comprehensive resource for researchers interested in utilizing Rydberg atoms for precise electric field measurements.Citation
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