New Directions in the Development of Atomic Clocks
Abstract
Title: New Directions in the Development of Atomic ClocksAbstract:The theoretical atomic clock research has been indispensable for the extraordinary improvementof atomic clocks in the past decade. Extensive theoretical work was required for theexperimental development of current clocks, including predictions of magic wavelengths oflattice clocks, study and suppression of collisional effects, calculations of the blackbodyradiation shifts and other systematic effects.The goal of this proposal is to spearhead further development of atomic clocks of the nextdecade. To accomplish this goal, we consider new clocks schemes in which important systematiceffects are naturally suppressed or can be minimized, leading to either simplified clock set ups ornext generation of accuracy. This project will provide a roadmap toward the practicalimplementation of these novel frequency standards, including the development of the trapped ionclocks with high stability, alternative optical lattice clocks with small blackbody radiation shifts,optical clocks based on highly charged ions, and a nuclear clock.This proposal is aimed at the future naval applications that require high-performance atomicclocks and extremely sensitive quantum tools for relativistic geodesy and other applicationsenabled by atomic clocks. Development of trapped ion clocks with high stability is directlyimportant for sensing applications that require shorter averaging time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 03, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712252
Entities
People
- M. S. Safronova
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Delaware