Superradiant laser may one day boost atomic clocks
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 09:11
in Physics & Chemistry
Physicists have demonstrated a novel laser design based on synchronized emissions of light from the same type of atoms used in advanced atomic clocks. The laser could be stable enough to improve atomic clock performance a hundredfold and even serve as a clock itself, while also advancing other scientific quests such as making accurate "rulers" for measuring astronomical distances.