Cecil Moore wrote:
Richard Clark wrote:
If it didn't oscillate (resonate actually in a magnetically biased
electron fountain) at that frequency, it's probably Rubidium.

What happens to its frequency of oscillation compared
to a stationary observer as it approaches the speed of
light?

Pop that cesium atom with a hp pp laser and see if those vibs don't
stray a bit ...

Regards,
JS

John Smith I wrote:
Cecil Moore wrote:
Richard Clark wrote:
If it didn't oscillate (resonate actually in a magnetically biased
electron fountain) at that frequency, it's probably Rubidium.

What happens to its frequency of oscillation compared
to a stationary observer as it approaches the speed of
light?

Pop that cesium atom with a hp pp laser and see if those vibs don't
stray a bit ...

Regards,
JS

a hp pp laser is not part of the mechanism used to measure cesium
vibrations so your comment is irrelevant.

Dave N

David G. Nagel wrote:

...
a hp pp laser is not part of the mechanism used to measure cesium
vibrations so your comment is irrelevant.

Dave N

No, not irrelevant--but, perhaps a poor example, but still, it should
serve ...

If the darn cesium atom won't vibrate consistently at the same freq, you
are asking me to base beliefs on it? look-of-shock-and-awe!

If something as simple as a high power pin-point laser can affect it ...

Regards,
JS

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:14:29 -0800, John Smith I
wrote:

David G. Nagel wrote:

...
a hp pp laser is not part of the mechanism used to measure cesium
vibrations so your comment is irrelevant.

Dave N

No, not irrelevant--but, perhaps a poor example, but still, it should
serve ...

What, a poor example? GIGO.

If the darn cesium atom won't vibrate consistently at the same freq, you
are asking me to base beliefs on it? look-of-shock-and-awe!

Your belief system makes an unwarranted presumption - THAT is the
basis of poor belief, not the atom's resonance.

If something as simple as a high power pin-point laser can affect it ...

Another presumption. Perhaps true, useful, but it doesn't invalidate
the simple mechanics. Failure is easy to achieve - it is celebrated
in a speech before Congress every year.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC

Richard Clark wrote:

...

Richard:

You probably won't believe this, but I believe if I place a glass of
water in my microwave and nuke it, I affect the vibration plane of the
water molecules in there!!!

Warmest regards,
JS

On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:15:28 -0800, John Smith I
wrote:
You probably won't believe this, but I believe if I place a glass of
water in my microwave and nuke it, I affect the vibration plane of the
water molecules in there!!!

Sounds like the warm beginnings of a new religion if it didn't burn
your feet while out for a stroll.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC