Oscillation is reported in an optically pumped 85Rb maser operating on the magnetic-field-independent ground-state hyperfine transition (3035.73…MHz). A power output of 8×10−10 W was observed. Frequency shifts due to buffer gas were measured. Light and cavity shifts were also observed.
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