MuClock

Our Muclock is the only commercially available time & frequency reference based on quantum manipulation of laser cooled atoms in the world.  This unique solution is the result of more than 15 years of experience acquired by our academic partner, LNE-SYRTE, one of the major international experts in the field of time standards. 

The approach we developed relies on laser manipulation of cold atoms. We are able to produce more than 10 times per second a dense atomic cloud showing an exceptional stability over time, quasi-independently of external conditions. This unique atomic medium allows us to offer exceptional performances in terms of both short and long-term stability, as well as accuracy.

Specifications & Characteristics

Frequency stability

1 s≦ 4.0 10-13
10 s ≦ 9.5 10-14
100 s≦ 3.0 10-14
1 000 s≦ 9.5 10-15
10 000 s≦ 3.0 10-15
1 day≦ 2.0 10-15
Flicker floor≦ 2.0 10-15 (@ 10 days)
Accuracya few 10-14
Operating power200 W
Peak power250 W
Height155 cm
Width55 cm
Depth80 cm
Weight135 kg

Applications

  • Time and Frequency metrology and calibration
  • Time-scale operation
  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems & radionavigation
  • VLBI and Geodesy
  • High-performance network synchronization (transportation, power grid, telecommunication…)

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