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Time Scales — Production and Distribution

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Quantum Metrology and Fundamental Physical Constants

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A detailed discussion of the problems of astronomical time (universal time, ephemeris time) can be found in 1. 2, 3 and 4 provide a survey of the development of the unit of time and of time scales.

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  1. Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig, Federal Republic of Germany

    Gerhard Becker

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  1. The Pennsylvania State University, 104 Davey Laboratory, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA

    Paul H. Cutler

  2. Department de Physique, Facultes Universite Notre-Dame de la Paix, 61, rue de Bruxelles, 5000, Namur, Belgium

    Amand A. Lucas

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Becker, G. (1983). Time Scales — Production and Distribution. In: Cutler, P.H., Lucas, A.A. (eds) Quantum Metrology and Fundamental Physical Constants. NATO Advanced Science Institutes Series, vol 98. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2145-1_6

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