Carefully constructed and characterized iodine cells are critical elements in many stabilized lasers systems. Their fabrication is difficult and the BIPM therefore maintains a cell design and filling service for NMIs and other customers who have occasional needs for iodine cells. As the performance of cells is dependent on a highly reliable filling technique, we also maintain a suite of characterization and diagnostic tools and systems that can be used to test cell performance immediately after filling.
Summary
Carefully constructed and characterized iodine cells are critical elements in many stabilized lasers systems. Their fabrication is difficult and the BIPM therefore maintains a cell design and filling service for NMIs and other customers who have occasional needs for iodine cells. As the performance of cells is dependent on a highly reliable filling technique, we also maintain a suite of characterization and diagnostic tools and systems that can be used to test cell performance immediately after filling.
