Construction and evaluation of the first Brazilian atomic clock.
For the past two years we have been implementing a program for the establishment of scientific time and frequency metrology in Brazil. The main objective of this program is to construct an atomic fountain and use it as a primary standard. As a first step toward this goal, we have constructed a (133)Cs beam optically pumped conventional clock. In this paper we describe the system and the results of its evaluation. The possible limitations of our short-term stability are discussed.
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Inst. de Fisica Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo Univ.
Magalhaes
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Silva Dos Santos
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Rovera
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Bagnato
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