Optical frequency metrology

Th. Udem; R. Holzwarth; T. W. Hänsch

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journal article Mar 01, 2002

Optical frequency metrology

Th. Udem R. Holzwarth T. W. Hänsch

Nature Vol. 416 No. 6877 pp. 233-237 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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