arXiv:1910.00646physics.atom-ph
Assessment of Rydberg Atoms for Wideband Electric Field Sensing
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Abstract
Rydberg atoms have attracted significant interest recently as electric field sensors. In order to assess potential applications, detailed understanding of relevant figures of merit is necessary, particularly in relation to other, more mature, sensor technologies. Here we present a quantitative analysis of the Rydberg sensor's sensitivity to oscillating electric fields with frequencies between 1 kHz and 1 THz. Sensitivity is calculated using a combination of analytical and semi-classical Floquet models. Using these models, optimal sensitivity at arbitrary field frequency is determined. We validate the numeric Floquet model via experimental Rydberg sensor measurements over a range of 1-20 GHz. Using analytical models, we compare with two prominent electric field sensor technologies: electro-optic crystals and dipole antenna-coupled passive electronics.
Related Paper: Assessment of Rydberg Atoms for Wideband Electric Field Sensing https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.00646 Mentally replace the word "Electric Field" with RF when you're reading it, and you'll get it. Also, according to the paper at least, in theory, laser interferometers…
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