Comparing and evaluating the performance of primary frequency standards: impact of dead time
Open Access
- 13 November 2002
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- No. 10756787,p. 57-62
- https://doi.org/10.1109/freq.2001.956160
Abstract
Comparing high-performance frequency standards often requires making comparisons over displacements in time and/or space. The uncertainties introduced into comparisons made with dead time or with displacements in time are discussed. The estimates of uncertainty are based on the noise characteristics of an ensemble of cavity-tuned hydrogen masers used as a stable frequency reference. Specific examples are given.Keywords
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