Behavior of quartz crystal resonators at liquid helium temperature

S. Galliou, P. Abbé, Maxim Goryachev, Eugene N. Ivanov, Michael E. Tobar, R. Bourquin

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    Abstract

    © 2016 IEEE.Bulk acoustic wave (BAW) quartz crystal resonators working at liquid helium temperature are an exciting topic of interest. Indeed, high-quality devices can exhibit quality factors of a few hundreds of millions, from tens of megahertz to hundreds of megahertz, and can reach a few billions for the best ones. As a consequence they are good candidates to various applications ranging from frequency references to fundamental physics. A brief review is first proposed regarding Q-factor properties of BAW SC-cut resonators within the temperature range 3K - 12K. The A, B and C mode behaviors are also examined in terms of frequency versus temperature, as well as the frequency dependence with the excitation power. Finally measurements on Nyquist noise are presented.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2016 European Frequency and Time Forum
    EditorsJeremy Everard
    PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    ISBN (Electronic)9781509007202
    ISBN (Print)9781509007202
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 23 May 2016
    Event30th European Frequency and Time Forum - York, United Kingdom
    Duration: 4 Apr 20157 Apr 2015

    Conference

    Conference30th European Frequency and Time Forum
    Abbreviated titleEFTF 2016
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityYork
    Period4/04/157/04/15

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