The quantum beat
the physical principles of atomic clocks
by F. G. Major
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This book examines the physical principles underlying the workings of clocks - from the earliest mechanical clocks to the present-day sophisticated clocks based on the properties of individual atoms. Intended for nonspecialists with some knowledge of physics or engineering, the book treats the material in a broad intuitive manner, with a minimum of mathematical formalism.
The presentation covers a broad range of salient topics relevant to the measurement of frequency and time intervals. The main focus is on electronic time-keeping: clocks based on quartz crystal oscillators and, at greater length, atomic clocks based on quantum resonance in rubidium, cesium, and hydrogen atoms, and, more recently, mercury ions.
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The quantum beat: the physical principles of atomic clocks
1998, Springer
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0387983015 9780387983011
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [457]-464) and index.
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