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Present experiments on ion trap frequency standards in the microwave, optical and infrared spectral regions are described, and new ions are considered with respect to their potential as possible candidates. The present status strongly suggests that fractional frequency instabilities of about 10<jats:sup>-16</jats:sup> will soon be obtained. Furthermore miniaturization of practical devices seems possible in the near future.
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