Accession Number:

ADA516876

Title:

The Rubidium Atomic Clock and Basic Research

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA PHYSICAL SCIENCES LABS

Personal Author(s):

• Camparo, James C.

Report Date:

2007-12-10

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *RUBIDIUM
• *ATOMIC CLOCKS
• MINIATURIZATION
• REPRINTS
• OPTICAL PUMPING

Subject Categories:

• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE