IEN-CsF1 primary frequency standard at INRIM: accuracy evaluation and TAI calibrations

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作者
Levi, F. [1 ]
Calonico, D. [1 ]
Lorini, L. [1 ]
Godone, A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Ist Nazl Ric Metrol, I-10135 Turin, Italy
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10.1088/0026-1394/43/6/010
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TH7 [仪器、仪表];
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0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
In this paper we present an accuracy evaluation of the primary frequency standard IEN-CsF1 of the Italian 'Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica'. In particular, we discuss the major improvements applied to the frequency standard that have allowed us to reach a total uncertainty of 8 x 10(-16) in a measurement period of 20 days to 25 days. The full metrological chain that links the IEN-CsF1 fountain to the International Atomic Time scale is described and characterized, with respect to its noise and performances.
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