High-precision synchronization of remote timing sources is an increasing problem for large-area facilities, such as radio telescope arrays and particle accelerators. Femtosecond-pulse-train transfer by optical fibre may represent a solution.
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Gill, P. Femtosecond timing distribution. Nature Photon 2, 711–712 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2008.237
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