We demonstrate the feasibility of a novel microwave power standard based on the electromagnetic interaction with cold atoms. Under the effect of the radiation, the internal state populations will undergo a Rabi oscillation. The measurement of its frequency will allow the determination of the electromagnetic field strength.
@article{arxiv.physics/0504066,
title = {Realization of a Laser Cooled Microwave Power Standard (conference digest)},
author = {David C. Paulusse and Nelson L. Rowell and Alain Michaud},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0504066},
year = {2007}
}