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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 637 |
| Journal | Reviews of Modern Physics |
| Volume | 87 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Jun 2015 |
Abstract
Optical atomic clocks represent the state of the art in the frontier of modern measurement science. In this article a detailed review on the development of optical atomic clocks that are based on trapped single ions and many neutral atoms is provided. Important technical ingredients for optical clocks are discussed and measurement precision and systematic uncertainty associated with some of the best clocks to date are presented. An outlook on the exciting prospect for clock applications is given in conclusion.
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- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- General Physics and Astronomy
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In: Reviews of Modern Physics, Vol. 87, No. 2, 637, 26.06.2015.
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AU - Boyd, Martin M.
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AU - Peik, Ekkehard
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