‘Tweezer clock’ may help tell time more precisely

Atomic clocks are used around the world to precisely tell time. Each “tick” of the clock depends on atomic vibrations and their effects on surrounding electromagnetic fields. Standard atomic clocks in use today, based on the atom cesium, tell time by “counting” radio frequencies. These clocks can measure time to a precision of one second … Continue reading ‘Tweezer clock’ may help tell time more precisely

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