Thorium Clocks Start Ticking With Lasers
Researchers in Vienna and Beijing have developed thorium-229 optical nuclear clocks, marking a significant advancement in precision timekeeping. These clocks use lasers to stabilize the energy levels of thorium atoms, potentially surpassing current atomic clocks.

Researchers in Vienna and Beijing have developed thorium-229 optical nuclear clocks, marking a significant advancement in precision timekeeping. These clocks use lasers to stabilize the energy levels of thorium atoms, potentially surpassing current atomic clocks.
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- Hackaday — Thorium Clocks Start Ticking With Lasers
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