Title :
Stability and accuracy results with the ON/METAS continuous cesium fountain
Author :
Joyet, A. ; Mileti, G. ; Thomann, P. ; Dudle, G. ; Mandache, C. ; Ascente, T.
Author_Institution :
Obs. de Neuchatel, Switzerland
Abstract :
The construction of a primary frequency standard based on a continuous beam of laser cooled cesium atoms has been completed. The device is operational and undergoes its first accuracy evaluation. The paper presents stability measurements and accuracy issues, with a special emphasis on the uncertainty contributions that differ from a pulsed fountain.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; caesium; frequency standards; laser cooling; measurement uncertainty; Cs; ON/METAS continuous cesium fountain; accuracy; cesium atom beam; laser cooling; measurement uncertainty; primary frequency standard; stability; Atom lasers; Atomic beams; Frequency; Laser beams; Laser theory; Masers; Optical resonators; Plasma measurements; Stability; Structural beams;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, 2002. Conference Digest 2002 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7242-5
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2002.1034910
