Optical Clocks & Metrology

Optical clocks are revolutionizing the field of precision metrology, setting new standards for timekeeping and enabling groundbreaking advancements in science and industry. From redefining the SI second to testing the limits of fundamental physics, cutting-edge instruments like optical frequency combs and ultrastable lasers drive innovation and unlock unprecedented measurement accuracy.

Close-up view of a high-precision vacuum chamber used in quantum technology experiments, with glowing components visible through a circular window.

Optical clocks are revolutionizing the field of precision metrology, setting new standards for timekeeping and enabling groundbreaking advancements in science and industry. From redefining the SI second to testing the limits of fundamental physics, cutting-edge instruments like optical frequency combs and ultrastable lasers drive innovation and unlock unprecedented measurement accuracy.

Enabling Technologies

Behind every breakthrough lies a set of technologies that make it possible. These innovations tackle critical challenges and turn ambitious ideas into high-performance solutions for our customers.

Unmatched Short-Term Stability with Menlo’s

Ultralow-Noise Design

How We Achieve Exceptional Short-Term Stability:

Phase-Coherent Clock Comparison via

Fiber-Stabilized Transmission

Long-Distance Clock Comparisons and Frequency Transfer:

High Precision in the Field with Menlo’s

Rugged, Compact Systems

How We Maintain Precision Outside the Lab:

Product Solutions

Explore our products and technologies powering optical clocks, ultra-precise metrology, timekeeping, and optical frequency control.

Project Highlight

Schematic of the Boulder Atomic Clock Optical Network showing time and frequency transfer between NIST and JILA via a 3.6 km fiber and a 1.5 km free-space optical link, comparing Sr, Yb, and Al⁺ optical clocks.
System overview of the Boulder Atomic Clock Optical Network (BACON).

Application Insights

Fundamentals

Contact Our Expert

Whether you’re working on a research project, developing a new product, or looking to optimize your setup, our experts are here to support you. We provide tailored advice on system integration, laser configuration, and application-specific requirements across a wide range of fields.