The Quantum Beat
Publication year: 2007
ISBN: 978-0-387-69534-1
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This work attempts to convey a broad understanding of the physical principles underlying the workings of these quantum-based atomic clocks, with introductory chapters placing them in context with the early development of mechanical clocks and the introduction of electronic time-keeping as embodied in the quartz-controlled clocks.
Subject: Physics and Astronomy, Applications, Atomic, Atomic Clocks, Beat, Major, cesium fountain, forbidden transitions, frequency standards, horology, hydrogen maser, hyperfine structure, ion resonance, ion trap, laser cooling, lasers, loran c, ma, mach's principle, magnetic resonance
