DocumentCode
1436269
Title
Quantum frequency standards
Author
Basov, N.G. ; Gubin, M.A.
Author_Institution
P.N. Lebedev Phys. Inst., Acad. of Sci., Moscow, Russia
Volume
6
Issue
6
fYear
2000
Firstpage
857
Lastpage
868
Abstract
A brief review of quantum frequency standards development since the early stage of quantum radiophysics is presented. The level of performance achieved and various applications in science and technology prove that the quantum frequency standards are a classical example of the remarkable impact of quantum radiophysics into 20th century civilization.
Keywords
atomic clocks; frequency standards; microwave measurement; optical variables measurement; quantum optics; reviews; 20th century civilization; brief review; classical example; performance level; quantum frequency standards; quantum radiophysics; science; technology; Aircraft navigation; Atomic measurements; Clocks; Extraterrestrial measurements; Frequency measurement; Length measurement; Measurement standards; Metrology; Time measurement; Uncertainty;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-260X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/2944.902135
Filename
902135
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