Title :
Progress towards an atomic fountain frequency standard at PTB
Author :
Weyers, S. ; Hubner, U. ; Schroder, R. ; Tamm, Ch.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Tech. Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig, Germany
Abstract :
The scheme of an atomic fountain frequency standard which is under construction at PTB is explained in some detail and first results are demonstrated.
Keywords :
atomic clocks; caesium; frequency standards; laser cooling; radiation pressure; Cs; PTB construction; acousto-optical modulation; atomic fountain frequency standard; laser cooling; magneto-optical trap; microwave cavity; optical molasses; Atom lasers; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Cooling; Diode lasers; Laser beams; Laser transitions; Magnetic shielding; Titanium;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest, 1998 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5018-9
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.1998.699737
