title: Construction and evaluation of the first Brazilian atomic clock.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Inst. de Fisica Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo Univ.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Teles
authors.forename: D V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Magalhaes
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Silva Dos Santos
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Rovera
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Bagnato