Joint Conference of the European Frequency and Time Forum and IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium (EFTF/IFCS)

Cold-atom-based commercial microwave clock at the 10−15 level

Bruno Pelle, Bruno Desruelle, Ramon Szmuk, David Holleville

Published Jul 1, 2017• 4 citations

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Abstract

Laser cooled atomic clocks allow to both extend spectroscopy duration and better control the systematics. We present a commercial microwave clock that achieve an extreme stability and accuracy in the 10-15range within a day, with a turnkey product dedicated for continuous long-term operation.

DOI: 10.1109/fcs.2017.8088932

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