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Time-frequency transfer over optical fiber
Ziyang Chen1, Yufei Zhang1, Bin Luo2
1State Key Laboratory of Photonics and Communications, School of Electronics, and Center for Quantum Information Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
National Science Review
|July 25, 2025
Summary
Optical two-way time-frequency transfer links clocks across networks using fiber optics. This review details advances, challenges, and future applications for global high-precision timing.
Area of Science:
- Metrology
- Optical Physics
- Network Engineering
Background:
- Optical time-frequency transfer is crucial for synchronizing large-scale clock networks.
- Fiber-based transfer leverages existing infrastructure for efficient synchronization.
- Accurate time-frequency transfer underpins various scientific and technological applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of optical two-way time-frequency transfer.
- To discuss system configurations, key modules, and transfer methods.
- To highlight challenges and future prospects in the field.
Main Methods:
- Characterization of time-frequency transfer stability.
- Analysis of system configurations and key technological modules.
- Review of mainstream optical two-way time-frequency transfer techniques.
Main Results:
- Advances in characterizing transfer stability have been detailed.
- Key components and challenges in system implementation are discussed.
- Various mainstream transfer methods are presented and analyzed.
Conclusions:
- Optical two-way time-frequency transfer has significantly advanced.
- Further development is needed for global-scale high-precision clock networks.
- Future applications are promising for enhanced timing synchronization.
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