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Published in: Measurement Techniques 12/2018

12-03-2018

Towards a 229Th-Based Nuclear Clock

Authors: L. von der Wense, B. Seiferle, P. G. Thirolf

Published in: Measurement Techniques | Issue 12/2018

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Abstract

An overview of the current status of the development of a nuclear clock based on the state of lowest known nuclear excitation energy in 229Th is presented. The text is especially written for the interested reader without any particular knowledge in this field of research. It is thus ideal as an introductory reading to get a broad overview of the various different aspects of the field; in addition, it can serve as a guideline for future research. An introductory part is provided, giving a historic context and explaining the fundamental concept of clocks. Finally, potential candidates for nuclear clocks other than 229Th are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Towards a 229Th-Based Nuclear Clock
Authors
L. von der Wense
B. Seiferle
P. G. Thirolf
Publication date
12-03-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Measurement Techniques / Issue 12/2018
Print ISSN: 0543-1972
Electronic ISSN: 1573-8906
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11018-018-1337-1

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