Frequency and Time Standards Based on Stored Ions

Abstract

The method of ion storage provided a basis for excellent time and frequency standards. This is due to the ability to confine ions for long periods of time without the usual perturbations associated with confinement (e.g. wall shifts). In addition, Doppler effects can be greatly suppressed. The use of stored ions for microwave frequency standards and the future possibilities for an optical frequency standard based on stored ions are addressed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA498434

Entities

People

  • David J. Wineland
  • J. C. Bergquist
  • J. D. Prestage
  • J. J. Bollinger
  • W. M. Itano

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Doppler Effect
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Governments
  • High Resolution
  • Ion Traps
  • Measurement
  • Microwave Frequency
  • Military Research
  • Radiation
  • Standards
  • Time Intervals
  • Time Standards
  • Transitions

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.