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Title: Cesium clocks keep the world on time

Journal Article · · Micro-Waves RF; (United States)
OSTI ID:5696356

The development of timekeeping systems based on the natural resonance of cesium atoms is reviewed. The design of a typical cesium clock using a frequency lock servo is described. Some common applications of cesium beam frequency and time reference systems are discussed, including Navstar GPS navigation referencing; military satellite communications; and measurements of relative gravitational effects. The possibility of increasing timekeeping accuracies using improved cesium clock designs is evaluated.

Research Organization:
Frequency and Time Systems, Inc., Beverly, MA
OSTI ID:
5696356
Journal Information:
Micro-Waves RF; (United States), Vol. 24
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English