Buying Reference Cavities
Reference cavities are highly stable optical resonators used as short-term frequency standards. They are critical components in optical clocks and other precision measurement instruments, providing high-frequency stability.
Making Good Purchase Decisions
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Learning Resources
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- Encyclopedia article: reference cavities
- Related articles: optical frequency standards, frequency metrology
Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying reference cavities: wavelength range, Q factor or bandwidth, frequency stability, thermal isolation, mechanical robustness, environmental sensitivity, integration with frequency standards, alignment ease.
For responsible purchase decisions, we recommend applying good practices.
Find Suppliers for Reference Cavities
2 suppliers for reference cavities are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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 Precision in photonics. Together we shape a sustainable future. Menlo Systems GmbHBunsenstr. 5 82152 Martinsried Germany See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 827)! |  Menlo Systems provides full solutions for optical frequency standards based on ultrastable lasers as well as components for users that prefer to build their own system. Applications are in today's most demanding measurements in metrology and precision measurements when state-of-the art radio-frequency standards come to their limits. |
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| Stable Laser Systems United States | |
