Laser physics at the limits /

This book contains contributions written by the world-leading scientists in high-resolution laser spectroscopy, quantum optics and laser physics. Emphasis is placed on precision related to results in a variety of fields, such as atomic clocks, frequency standards, and the measurement of physical con...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Figger, Hartmut, 1939- (Editor), Meschede, Dieter, 1954- (Editor), Zimmermann, Claus, 1958- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin : Springer-Verlag, [2002]
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Table of Contents:
  • pt. I. Atomic and Optical Clocks. Application of Atomic Clocks / Norman F. Ramsey. Achievements in Optical Frequency Metrology / Thomas Udem and Allister I. Ferguson. Towards an Optical Hydrogen Clock / Lorenz Willmann and Daniel Kleppner. Methane Frequency Standard for Precision Measurements / Sergey N. Bagayev and Alexander K. Dmitriyev. The Parametric Frequency-Interval Divider / Harald R. Telle and Burghard Lipphardt. External Laser Stabilization / John L. Hall. Miniaturized Laser Magnetometers and Clocks / Robert Wynands
  • pt. II. At the Limits of High Resolution Spectroscopy. High-Noise, Low-Resolution Spectroscopy / Steven Chu. Two-Photon Spectroscopy of Hydrogen / Francois Biraben and Lucile Julien.