The Quantum Beat

Principles and Applications of Atomic Clocks

Auteurs

• Fouad G. Major

Paramètres

• 492 pages
• 18 heures de lecture

• La nature
• Nature, Animaux

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Focusing on atomic clocks, this book offers an accessible exploration of key topics for readers with a basic understanding of physics or engineering. It delves into the design principles of various atomic standards, including rubidium and cesium, and highlights the transformative impact of lasers on timekeeping technologies. Readers will learn about global navigation systems like GPS, as well as concepts related to precision and accuracy in time measurement, such as noise and the relativistic Doppler effect, enhancing their understanding of synchronization and time itself.

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• Année de publication: 2007
• Reliure: (rigide)