Title :
Research in Romania on laser interaction with alkali atom isotopes to generate the unit of time : a progress report
Author :
Mandache, Cipriana ; Acsente, Tomy ; Thomann, Pierre
Author_Institution :
Plasma Lab., Nat. Inst. for Laser Plasma & Radiation, XXX, Romania
Abstract :
In context of the joining of Romania to the European union, the practical realization of a national metrological system and its integration into the European metrological activity is becoming increasingly important. One of the goals of our research is the realization of an accurate time standard and the maintenance of a time scale compatible with the standards adopted internationally.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; caesium; isotope effects; laser cooling; magneto-optical effects; measurement standards; particle traps; Cs; European metrological activity; alkali atom isotopes; laser interaction; national metrological system; time standard; Atom lasers; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Frequency; Isotopes; Laser beams; Optical attenuators; Optical modulation; Optical pumping;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency Control Symposium and PDA Exhibition Jointly with the 17th European Frequency and Time Forum, 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7688-9
DOI :
10.1109/FREQ.2003.1275077
