Topticlock is a atomic clock that relies on a single Yb+ ion for its ~10-17 accuracy. It “sets a new benchmark for commercial atomic clocks and frequency standards”, according to ... The post Single ion atomic clock appeared first on Electronics Weekly.| Electronics Weekly
Researchers have unveiled a new technique for detecting gravitational waves, advancing the precision limits of current instrumentation.| The Debrief
Atoms themselves do not "measure" time in a way that we typically think of. But they play a major role as the basis for highly accurate and precise time measurements. An atomic clock uses atomic vibrations to measure time intervals.| ScienceABC