Supporting Atomic Clocks, Quantum Sensing and Quantum Computing with Rubidium Dispensers
SAES plays a leading role in advancing atomic clocks, quantum sensing, and quantum computing by supplying Alkali Metal Dispensers (AMDs), including rubidium dispensers. These devices offer a reliable and safe way to release ultrapure alkali metals—such as rubidium—crucial for the precise operation of these cutting-edge technologies.
Atomic Clocks
In the field of atomic clocks, SAES employs compact pill dispensers to release rubidium atoms with precision—an essential factor in ensuring the clocks’ accuracy and long-term reliability.
Atomic clocks measure time by tracking the natural oscillations of atoms, typically rubidium or cesium, which serve as extremely stable frequency references. Thanks to this unparalleled precision, atomic clocks are fundamental to technologies such as GPS, telecommunications, and advanced scientific research.
Quantum Sensing and Quantum Computing
These dispensers are crucial also for applications such as quantum sensing (magnetometers, gravimiters), and quantum computing.
SAES is actively involved in projects that require fine-tuning rubidium dispensers to meet specific technical specifications and constraints. This includes developing new formulations and ensuring the dispensers can be seamlessly integrated into existing manufacturing processes. The dispensers play a key role in the advancement of quantum computing technologies.
How do Rubidium Dispensers Work?
Rubidium dispensers store rubidium in the form of a stable precursor, combined with a getter material. When activated, the dispenser releases precise amounts of rubidium, which is essential for various applications. The rubidium is kept pure and is released in a controlled manner to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the devices it supports.
The getter material helps to maintain the purity of rubidium by absorbing gas impurities and contaminants, after activation of the dispenser. This ensures that the rubidium released is ultrapure, leading to improved overall performance and longevity of the devices using these dispensers.
Types of SAES Rubidium Dispensers
SAES offers different types of rubidium dispensers to cater to various industry needs:
Pill form dispensers
These are small, compact dispensers designed to release precise amounts of rubidium (0.4 mg of Rb from each 2.5 mg pill). They are commonly used in applications such as atomic clocks and quantum sensing.
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Wire form dispensers
These dispensers are designed in the form of a wire, allowing for easy integration into existing manufacturing processes. They are suitable for applications that require continuous or controlled release of rubidium. They are activated by electric current and the release rate of alkali metal vapor can be adjusted by tuning the current flow between the wire terminals.
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Why choose SAES Rubidium Dispensers?
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High purity
SAES Rb dispensers store rubidium in the form of a stable precursor combined with St101 getter alloy compressed powder, ensuring the release of ultrapure rubidium
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Versatile forms
SAES offers different types of rubidium dispensers, including pill form and wire form, catering to various industry needs
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Controlled relaease
The dispensers are designed to release precise amounts of rubidium, which is essential for applications such as atomic clocks and quantum computing: 0.4 mg per pill (released e.g. by laser heating) or 3.5 mg/cm for most Rb wires (gradually released starting from electric current values of 5.3 A)
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Integration
The dispensers can be seamlessly integrated into existing manufacturing processes, making them suitable for a wide range of applications
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Reliability
The dispensers are crucial for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of advanced technologies like atomic clocks and quantum computing, integrating very precise Rb dosing with the getter capability of SAES St101
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Innovation
SAES is actively involved in developing new formulations and fine-tuning dispensers to meet peculiar technical specifications and constraints.
Interested in Rubidium Dispensers?
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