[time-nuts] Re: 5071B

[Poul-Henning Kamp]

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Bob Camp via time-nuts writes:

> Some form of “super machine” that combined the long term stability of the 5071 with the
> short term stability of a maser (passive or maybe even active) *and* came in roughly 
> the same in terms of  cost, size, proven performance (on production units), and tube life 
> as the 5071, would be a game changer. 

What about shock and vibration sensitivity ?

I keep hearing about optical clocks which drop lock if a door is
slammed somewhere in the building ?

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