This article is designed as a step-by-step guide to optically pumped magnetometers based
on alkali atomic vapor cells. We begin with a general introduction to atomic magneto-optical …

Sensitivity of the precise measurement based on interaction between light and atoms can be
improved by prolonging spin-polarization lifetime of alkali-metal atoms. However, spin …

Chip-scale atomic devices combine elements of precision atomic spectroscopy, silicon
micromachining, and advanced diode laser technology to create compact, low-power, and …

Laser cooled atoms have proven transformative for precision metrology, playing a pivotal
role in state-of-the-art clocks and interferometers and having the potential to provide a step …

Atomic spin sensors offer precision measurements using compact microfabricated
packages, placing them in a competitive position for both market and research applications …

Atomic devices such as atomic clocks and optically-pumped magnetometers rely on the
interrogation of atoms contained in a cell whose inner content has to meet high standards of …

We report on the characterization of Cs vapor microcells based on pill dispensers and
fabricated in a MEMS foundry according to a process compatible with mass-production …

Accurate characterization of atomic vapor cells is crucial for enhancing the sensitivity of
miniature atomic magnetometers. In this study, a fast and efficient approach is developed to …

The atomic magnetometer is currently one of the most-sensitive sensors and plays an
important role in applications for detecting weak magnetic fields. This review reports the …

We demonstrate a new technique for filling mm-scale microfabricated silicon and glass
cavities with alkali vapors at the wafer-scale. A single etched silicon wafer contains an array …