The Rubidium Atomic Clock and Basic Research

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 10, 2007
Accession Number
ADA516876

Entities

People

  • James C. Camparo

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alkali Metals
  • Atomic Clocks
  • Clocks
  • Crystal Oscillators
  • Discharge Lamps
  • Elements
  • Energy Levels
  • Frequency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Ground State
  • Laser Diodes
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Metals
  • Rubidium
  • Spectroscopy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space