The rubidium atomic clock and basic research

2007/11/01 by James Camparo, J. C. Camparo · 6 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research #Quantum optics and atomic interactions #Advanced Frequency and Time Standards

paper · doi:10.1063/1.2812121

Abstract

The vapor-cell atomic clock finds application today in the global positioning system and telecommunications. To improve and miniaturize the humble device for future applications will require a deeper understanding of atomic and chemical physics.

Cited by

• Atomic dispensers for thermoplasmonic control of alkali vapor pressure in quantum optical applications. [europepmc]
• Quantum clocks observe classical and quantum time dilation. [europepmc]
• Laser cleaning and Raman analysis of the contamination on the optical window of a rubidium vapor cell. [europepmc]
• Low Threshold Current and Polarization-Stabilized 795 nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers. [europepmc]
• Micro mercury trapped ion clock prototypes with 10[Formula: see text] frequency stability in 1-liter packages. [europepmc]
• Realization of a pulsed optically pumped Rb clock with a frequency stability below [Formula: see text]. [europepmc]

Related

• Compact Optical Atomic Clock Based on a Two-Photon Transition in Rubidium
• 100-ns-level timing holdover after 12 years for rubidium atomic fountains
• Optical Atomic Clocks
• Atomic clocks: new prospects in metrology and geodesy
• Two-photon rubidium clock detecting 776~nm fluorescence