January 9, 2026
Report

Axion Dark Matter Experiment Cavity Locking; System Development and Testing

Abstract

This report documents the comparison of two frequency locking techniques for the four-cavity system under development for run 2A of the Axion Dark Matter eXperiment (ADMX). This report covers the requirements and technical challenges facing both of these techniques, a summary of tests performed at the University of Florida in late 2017 / early 2018 in order to compare them, and the final outcome and decision based on these tests and subsequent analysis.

Published: January 9, 2026

Citation

Boutan C.R., M.S. Taubman, and N.S. Solomon-Oblath. 2020. Axion Dark Matter Experiment Cavity Locking; System Development and Testing Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.