JILA's Optical Time Scale (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

JILA's Optical Time Scale

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JILA's 'time scale' produces a highly accurate timekeeping signal at optical frequencies for possible future distribution.

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N. Hanacek/NIST

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