The Quantum Beat Principles and Applications of Atomic Clocks /

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 i...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Major, Fouad G. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2007.
Edition:2nd ed. 2007.
Subjects:
Quantum optics.
Electronics.
Atoms.
Molecules.
Quantum Optics.
Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation.
Atomic, Molecular and Chemical Physics.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • Celestial and Mechanical Clocks
  • Oscillations and Fourier Analysis
  • Oscillators
  • Quartz Clocks
  • The Language of Electrons, Atoms, and Quanta
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Corrections to Observed Atomic Resonance
  • The Rubidium Clock
  • The Classical Cesium Standard
  • Atomic and Molecular Oscillators: Masers
  • The Hydrogen Maser
  • The Confinement of Particles in Fields
  • Isolated Ion Clock: A New Approach
  • Optical Frequency Oscillators: Lasers
  • Laser Systems
  • Laser Cooling of Atoms and Ions
  • Application of Lasers to Microwave Standards
  • Optical Standards and Measurement
  • Applications: Time-Based Navigation
  • Atomic Clocks and Fundamental Physics.

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