Preliminary Accuracy Budget of a Cold-Atom-Based Commercial Microwave Clock

Key Points

• The accuracy budget indicates significant improvements in frequency stability—up to 10^-18 in measurement.
• Findings suggest cold-atom technology offers better accuracy compared to traditional atomic clocks.
• Analysis of frequency standards centers on the fundamental principles of quantum technology and atom interactions.
• Implications for commercial microwave clocks highlight advancements in timekeeping and navigation systems.

Abstract