A Review of Electric Field Measurement and Microwave Sensing Based on Rydberg Atomic Apertures

ZHAO Danhua; CHEN Jiarui; BAO Luwei; ZHU Jiahui

doi:10.12338/j.issn.2096-9015.2024.0148

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ZHAO Danhua, CHEN Jiarui, BAO Luwei, ZHU Jiahui. A Review of Electric Field Measurement and Microwave Sensing Based on Rydberg Atomic Apertures[J]. Metrology Science and Technology, 2024, 68(8): 18-24, 70. doi: 10.12338/j.issn.2096-9015.2024.0148

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ZHAO Danhua, CHEN Jiarui, BAO Luwei, ZHU Jiahui. A Review of Electric Field Measurement and Microwave Sensing Based on Rydberg Atomic Apertures[J]. Metrology Science and Technology, 2024, 68(8): 18-24, 70. doi: 10.12338/j.issn.2096-9015.2024.0148

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A Review of Electric Field Measurement and Microwave Sensing Based on Rydberg Atomic Apertures

doi: 10.12338/j.issn.2096-9015.2024.0148

ZHAO Danhua^1
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CHEN Jiarui^{1, 2
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BAO Luwei¹,
ZHU Jiahui^{1, 2}

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No. 36 Research Institute of CETC, Jiaxing 314033, China
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The National Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Space Security, Jiaxing 314033, China

Received Date: 2024-05-06
Accepted Date: 2024-05-13
Rev Recd Date: 2024-05-18

Available Online: 2024-06-25

Publish Date: 2024-08-30

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Abstract

In recent years, the application of Rydberg atoms in microwave measurement has emerged as a research hotspot in quantum metrology. Compared to traditional microwave sensing technology, Rydberg atomic systems demonstrate higher sensitivity, stronger anti-interference capabilities, and unique quantum traceability. These advantages give Rydberg atoms great potential in microwave measurements. Despite these advantages, the complex energy level structure of Rydberg atomic systems and their diverse interactions with electromagnetic waves pose challenges for engineering applications. Currently, the application of “atomic aperture” sensing technology based on Rydberg atoms in traditional microwave sensing is still in its initial stages, with significant room for improvement. To fully leverage the advantages of Rydberg atoms in microwave measurement and address their limitations in practical applications, we discuss the prospects of Rydberg atomic systems in current electromagnetic wave transceiver technologies, building on previous research findings. With ongoing technological advancements, Rydberg atoms are expected to achieve precise measurements across a wider range of frequency bands, providing robust support for wireless communication, radar detection, and other related fields.
- metrology,
- Rydberg atoms,
- quantum precision measurement,
- quantum metrology,
- microwave sensing,
- electromagnetically induced transparency,
- atomic aperture

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