An Introduction to Modern Timekeeping and Time Transfer

This book provides a comprehensive, systematic description of modern timekeeping and its specializations. Introductory chapters discuss the concept of time and its definition, then briefly look at pre-Atomic Era timekeeping to set the stage for the introduction of the atomic clock. Subsequent chapte...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Banerjee, Parameswar, Matsakis, Demetrios (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer Nature Switzerland 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Springer Series in Measurement Science and Technology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Time and Its Definition
  • Pre-Atomic Timekeeping
  • Introduction of Atomic Clock
  • Frequency Stability
  • Time and Frequency Measurements
  • Early Time Transfer Modes