Towards a 229Th-based nuclear clock
Abstract
An overview over the current status of the development of a nuclear clock based on the state of lowest known nuclear excitation energy in $^{229}$Th is presented. The text is especially written for the interested reader without any particular knowledge in this field of research. It is thus ideal as an introductory reading to get a broad overview over the various different aspects of the field, in addition it can serve as a guideline for future research. An introductory part is provided, giving a historic context and explaining the fundamental concept of clocks. Finally, potential candidates for nuclear clocks other than $^{229}$Th are discussed.
- Publication:
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arXiv e-prints
- Pub Date:
- November 2018
- arXiv:
- arXiv:1811.03889
- Bibcode:
- 2018arXiv181103889V
- Keywords:
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- Nuclear Experiment
- E-Print:
- Measurement Techniques Vol. 60, 1178 (2018)