A new optical fiber link between CERN and Paris will provide the Laboratory with an accurate frequency reference, enhancing ...

Atomic clocks are more accurate than those used to define the second, suggesting the definition might need to change ...

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Abstract: High-performance atomic clocks provide the foundation for precise time measurement. Common high-performance atomic clocks in time-keeping laboratories include hydrogen masers and cesium ...

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(Courtesy: R Jacobson/NIST) A new way to measure the temperatures of objects ... “It’s sort of designed so that all the hardware is the same as atomic clocks, so without modifying the clock ...

“Atomic clocks are exceptionally sensitive to temperature changes, which can cause small errors in their measurements,” said NIST research scientist Chris Holloway. “We’re hopeful this new technology, ...

A low-noise chip-scale atomic clock (LN-CSAC), the SA65-LN from Microchip, features a profile height of less than 0.5 in. (12.7 mm). Aimed at aerospace and defense applications where size, weight, and ...

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The Doomsday Clock has moved forward by one second, making it 89 seconds until midnight. Here's what that means in terms of ...

A Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) is an essential reference for these systems, providing the necessary precise and stable timing where traditional atomic clocks are too large or power-hungry and ...