Title: NIST’s Neutral Atom Optical Clocks Group: Advancing Precision Measurement and Fundamental Physics
The Neutral Atom Optical Clocks Group at NIST is dedicated to researching and developing neutral-atom optical frequency standards. These standards are crucial for calibrating International Atomic Time and exploring fundamental physical theories through precise optical frequency measurements.
Key points:
– The group focuses on the fundamental limits of optical atomic clocks based on neutral atoms
– Research includes applications in quantum sensing, fundamental physics, and precision measurement
– Development of ultra-stable laser sources for highly coherent atom-laser interactions
– Exploration of optical frequency combs for various applications across the electromagnetic spectrum
The group is actively seeking students and postdocs to join their ongoing research projects, which cover a wide range of topics related to optical frequency standards and their applications.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/neutral-atom-optical-clocks
Keywords: Metrology, Frequency, Standards, Precision, Lasers
