The testing of rubidium frequency standards

Abstract

The test methods are described for measuring the environmental sensitivities of rubidium frequency standards. The work discusses the objectivity of such tests, the parameters to be considered and measured, the rationale for the test methods, the setups required to implement the tests, and the way that the test results are reported. It also considers environmental stress screening (ESS) of rubidium frequency standards. Examples of these tests are given.<>