One-Liter Ion Clock: New Capability for Spaceflight Applications

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

Abstract: We describe the development of a small Hg+ ion clock suitable for space use. The breadboard physics package is 1-2 liters in volume, produces frequency stability of 10-13/vt, and should significantly advance the state of space-qualified atomic clocks.
Published in: Proceedings of the 35th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting
December 2 - 4, 2003
Hilton Resort on Mission Bay
San Diego, California
Pages: 427 - 434
Cite this article: Prestage, John D., Chung, Sang, Le, Thanh, Beach, Maggie, Maleki, Lute, Tjoelker, Robert L., "One-Liter Ion Clock: New Capability for Spaceflight Applications," Proceedings of the 35th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting, San Diego, California, December 2003, pp. 427-434.
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