Fouad G. Major

The Quantum Beat (eBook, PDF)

The Physical Principles of Atomic Clocks

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

While not a history of atomic clocks, this work reviews the principles underlying quantum-based atomic clocks, with introductory chapters placing them in context with the development of mechanical clocks and the introduction of electronic time-keeping as embodied in quartz-controlled clocks. The book details design principles of the rubidium, cesium, hydrogen maser, and mercury ion standards; changes enabled by the advent of the laser; and the time-based global navigation systems, Loran-C and the Global Positioning System. Also discussed are noise, resonance line shape, the relativistic Doppler effect and more general notions of time relevant to synchronization of remote clocks, and time reversal symmetry. The new edition includes extraordinary recent developments, culminating in clocks based on quantum resonance at optical frequency in individual ions confined in miniature electromagnetic traps. Intended for non-specialists with some knowledge of physics or engineering, The Quantum Beat explores the subject with a minimum of mathematical formalism.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer US
• Seitenzahl: 475
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. März 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781475729238
• Artikelnr.: 43993496