Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 42, Numéro C8, Décembre 1981
Troisième Symposium sur les Etalons de Fréquence et la Métrologie / Third Symposium on Frequency Standards and Metrology
Page(s) C8-327 - C8-338
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1981840
Troisième Symposium sur les Etalons de Fréquence et la Métrologie / Third Symposium on Frequency Standards and Metrology

J. Phys. Colloques 42 (1981) C8-327-C8-338

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1981840

PROSPECTS FOR A MERCURY ION FREQUENCY STANDARD

M. Jardino, M. Desaintfuscien et F. Plumelle

Laboratoire de l'Horloge Atomique, Bât. 221, Université Paris-Sud, 91405 Orsay, France


Abstract
A mercury ion frequency standard has been built and operated at Orsay. It is briefly described and the results obtained for its stability are given. Measurement of various physical parameters and calculation of their effect on the short and medium term stability allow to discuss possible improvements. Systematic effects are studied and a method of measurement is given. It is shown that good stability and accuracy can be achieved.