Title: Atomic Vapor Cell Technology Development
Summary:
Researchers at NIST have developed a new method for creating atomic vapor cells using microfabrication techniques. The process involves placing thin layers of silicon onto glass windows and anodically bonding them to create small glass cells. Holes can be drilled in the glass plates to create single or arrays of vapor cells with anodically bonded windows.
The new fabrication process allows for cost-effective production of atomic sensors using batch microfabrication. This technology has numerous potential applications, including SI traceable electric field probes, atom-based receivers, and imaging capabilities.
Key points:
– New microfabrication method for creating atomic vapor cells
– Anodic bonding of silicon to glass windows
– Drilling holes in glass plates for single or array cells
– Cost-effective batch production of atomic sensors
– Potential applications in various sensing and imaging technologies
Source: https://www.nist.gov/patents/atomic-vapor-cell-and-making-atomic-vapor-cell
Keywords: silicon, Rydberg, microfabrication, sensing
