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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QME News: December 2017

Welcome Martin Fischer!

The topic of Martin’s project work will be the setup of an absorption imaging system for the Cesium interferometer.