Quantum Metrology

Atomic clocks go nuclear

The quantum metrology research group is working towards a new type of atomic clock, that uses the atomic nucleus of Thorium-229 to realize the „ticking“. Going from electronic shell to nuclear transitions promises an increase in precision together with a more robust and compact implementation. More information can be found under https://www.nuclock.eu/, opens an external URL in a new window

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[Translate to English:] Illustration des Atomchips mit der optischen Dipolfalle
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Max Lerchbaumer finishes his Master thesis and reinforces the Caesium Team for his PhD!

New publication on the joint TU Wien & PTB work to directly excite the Thorium isomer