The Rubidium Atomic Clock and Basic Research

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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.

Author(s):
Camparo, James C.
Author Organization(s):
AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA PHYSICAL SCIENCES LABS
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Physics Today, p33-39, Nov 2007. The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0012

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-2007(8555)-5
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA8802-04-C-0001
Monitor Series:
SMC/EL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Space; Quantum Science and Computing; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*RUBIDIUM, *ATOMIC CLOCKS, MINIATURIZATION, REPRINTS, OPTICAL PUMPING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy
Keyword(s):
RUBIDIUM ATOMIC CLOCKS, LIGHT SHIFT
Report Date:
2007 Dec 10
Creation Date:
2010 Apr 14