Next Generation JPL Ultra-stable Trapped ion Atomic Clocks

E. Burt, B. Tucker, K. Larsen, R. Hamell, J. Prestage, R. Tjoelker

Abstract:	Over the past decade, trapped ion atomic clock development at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has focused on two directions: 1) new atomic clock technology for space flight applications that require strict adherence to size, weight, and power requirements, and 2) ultra-stable atomic clocks, usually for terrestrial applications emphasizing ultimate performance. In this paper we present a new ultra-stable trapped ion clock designed, built, and tested in the second category. The first new standard, L10, will be delivered to the Naval Research Laboratory for use in characterizing DoD atomic clocks*.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 45th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting December 2 - 5, 2013 Hyatt Regency Bellevue Bellevue, Washington
Pages:	55 - 61
Cite this article:	Burt, E., Tucker, B., Larsen, K., Hamell, R., Prestage, J., Tjoelker, R., "Next Generation JPL Ultra-stable Trapped ion Atomic Clocks," Proceedings of the 45th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting, Bellevue, Washington, December 2013, pp. 55-61.
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