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Thorium film could replace crystals in atomic clocks of the near future
Atomic clocks that excite the nucleus of thorium-229 embedded in a transparent crystal when hit by a laser beam could yield the most accurate measurements ever of time and gravity, and even rewrite ...
Thin-film tech makes nuclear clocks a 1,000 times less radioactive and more affordable
In the quest for ultra-precise timekeeping, scientists have turned to nuclear clocks. Unlike optical atomic clocks—which rely ...
Need to accurately measure time in space? Use a COMPASSO
Telling time in space is difficult, but it is absolutely critical for applications ranging from testing relativity to ...
Precision Perfected: How Nuclear Clocks Are Changing Time
Scientists are developing nuclear clocks using thin films of thorium tetrafluoride, which could revolutionize precision ...
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US eyes developing 1000x less radioactive nuclear clocks with thorium thin films
Using thorium films just 100 nm thick, researchers were able to detect photon emissions and verify working on the nuclear ...
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Thorium Film: Future Replacement for Atomic Clock Crystals
Key takeawaysAtomic clocks that excite the nucleus of thorium-229 embedded in a transparent crystal when hit by a laser beam ...
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Pentagon’s new move aims to field atomic clock faster with defense systems
The Department of Defense has awarded quantum technology firm Infleqtion an $11 million contract to help it speed up the ...
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Scientists develop matchbox-sized laser in a bid to boost quantum research
A tiny chip-powered device has the power to replace the bulky lasers scientists use to study quantum applications and atomic ...