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UK researchers unveil ultra-precise atomic clock that is small enough to carry by hand

Researchers at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have created a tiny atomic fountain ...
EDN

Quantum Rubidium Miniature Atomic Clock

Microsemi Corporation introduced the release of its enhanced Quantum™ Rubidium Miniature Atomic Clock (MAC) SA.3X family. As one of the industry’s smallest, lightest and highest-performing MACs, the ...
Physics World

NPL unveils miniature atomic fountain clock

Smaller version Illustration of a conventional atomic fountain clock (left) next to NPL’s miniature atomic fountain clock.
Electronic Design

Rubidium Atomic Clock Looks To The Heavens

Designed for use in space applications, the RAFS series rubidium atomic clock oscillator is approved by the European Space Agency for use in the Galileo Global Navigation System. Using a double-oven ...
CNN

Next-Generation Miniaturized Rubidium Atomic Clock Improves Performance and adds Features without Increasing Size

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As reliance on precise frequency and timing increases due to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) enabling 5G communication networks, data ...
EurekAlert!

New POP atomic clock design achieves state-of-the-art frequency stability

Chinese researchers have developed a pulsed optically pumped (POP) atomic clock with a frequency stability of 4.7 × 10-15 at 10 4 seconds based on a new design. The achievement is noteworthy because ...