The Quantum Beat Principles and Applications of Atomic Clocks /

• Main Author: Major, F. G. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2007.
• Subjects: Physics.; Atoms.; Quantum optics.; Electronics.; Microelectronics.; Quantum Optics.; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation.; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.

This work attempts to convey a broad understanding of the physical principles underlying the workings of these quantum-based atomic clocks, with introductory chapters placing them in context with the early development of mechanical clocks and the introduction of electronic time-keeping as embodied i...