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World-first nuclear clock prototype could outperform atomic clocks

Atomic clocks are the most accurate timekeepers we have, losing only seconds across billions of years. But apparently that’s not accurate enough – nuclear clocks could steal their thunder, speeding up ...
CNN

Physics breakthrough brings nuclear clock closer to reality

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unr.edu

The most precise clock ever built ticks closer to reality

Nuclear clocks are the next big thing in ultra-precise timekeeping. Recent publications in the journal Nature propose a new method and new technology to build the clocks. Timekeeping has become more ...
Space.com

Highly precise atomic clocks could soon get even better. Here's how

The theory was developed by Neils Bohr's great-grandson. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The use of a special type of atom could ...
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10 Atomic Clocks Connected Across 6 Countries In Most Ambitious Timekeeping Experiment Ever

EUROPE — Every clock in your house probably tells a slightly different time. Now picture those clocks as the most precise instruments humanity has ever built, so accurate that they wouldn’t lose or ...
Science Daily

Researchers simplify design of optical atomic clocks without compromising performance

Researchers demonstrated a new optical atomic clock that uses a single laser and doesn't require cryogenic temperatures. By greatly reducing the size and complexity of atomic clocks without ...
Nature

Atomic Clocks And Frequency Standards

Atomic clocks and frequency standards represent the pinnacle of precision timekeeping technology. By harnessing the natural oscillatory behaviour of atoms, these devices deliver unparalleled accuracy ...
NPR

To explore deep space, we'll need better clocks. Here's why

Every single day, humans rely on hundreds of hidden clocks. GPS location, Internet stability, stock trading, power grid management ... all rely on atomic clocks in order to work. Many of those clocks ...
IFLScience

Multi-Ion Optical Atomic Clock Takes A Step Towards Changing The Definition Of A Second

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...
SpaceNews

NIST unveils chip-scale atomic clock

The heart of a minuscule atomic clock—believed to be 100 times smaller than any other atomic clock—has been demonstrated by scientists at the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and ...
Popular Science

Move over, atomic clocks: Nuclear clocks are on the way

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Atomic clocks have served as the world’s most precise means of ...
The New York Times

Some of the World’s Atomic Clocks Were Off Last Week (by 5-Millionths of a Second)

How some of the world’s most precise clocks missed a very small beat. By Mike Ives and Adeel Hassan Time appeared to skip a beat last week when some of the world’s most accurate clocks were affected ...