• DocumentCode
    2660277
  • Title

    One-liter Hg ion clock for space and ground applications

  • Author

    Prestage, John D. ; Chung, Sang ; Le, Thanh ; Beach, Maggie ; Maleki, Lute ; Tjoelker, Robert L.

  • Author_Institution
    Jet Propulsion Lab, Pasadena, CA, USA
  • fYear
    2003
  • fDate
    4-8 May 2003
  • Firstpage
    1089
  • Lastpage
    1091
  • Abstract
    We describe the development of a small Hg+ ion clock suitable for space use. A small clock occupying 1-2 liters volume and producing stability of 10-12/√τ would significantly advance the state of space-qualified atomic clocks. Based on recent measurements, this technology should produce long-term stability as good as 10-15.
  • Keywords
    atomic clocks; frequency measurement; mercury (metal); Hg; ground applications; mercury ion clock; space applications; space qualified atomic clocks; stability; Clocks; Electronic packaging thermal management; Extraterrestrial measurements; Frequency; Helium; Mercury (metals); Navigation; Optical buffering; Space technology; Stability;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Frequency Control Symposium and PDA Exhibition Jointly with the 17th European Frequency and Time Forum, 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International
  • ISSN
    1075-6787
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-7688-9
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/FREQ.2003.1275242
  • Filename
    1275242
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=2660277