Present status and prospects of ion trap frequency standards

Present experiments on ion trap frequency standards in the microwave, optical and infrared spectral regions are described, and new ions are considered with respect to their potential as possible candidates. The present status strongly suggests that fractional frequency instabilities of about 10 -16...

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Published in:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 1994, Vol.33 (3B), p.1585-1589
Main Author: WERTH, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic and molecular physics
Atomic properties and interactions with photons
Exact sciences and technology
Optical cooling of atoms
trapping
Photon interactions with atoms
Physics
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Summary:Present experiments on ion trap frequency standards in the microwave, optical and infrared spectral regions are described, and new ions are considered with respect to their potential as possible candidates. The present status strongly suggests that fractional frequency instabilities of about 10 -16 will soon be obtained. Furthermore miniaturization of practical devices seems possible in the near future.
ISSN:0021-4922
1347-4065
DOI:10.1143/jjap.33.1585