Introducing the World's Smallest Atomic Clock: A Breakthrough in Timekeeping Accuracy
Today, scientists have revealed the world’s smallest atomic clock ever created. This remarkable device is smaller than a grain of rice and is made from just 12 atoms of the element ytterbium. The clock, which was created by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is expected to be more accurate than any other atomic clock ever built. By using just a few atoms, this tiny device is able to measure time with unprecedented accuracy, providing a new level of precision in the field of timekeeping. This breakthrough could lead to significant advances in fields such as navigation, communication, and high-precision spectroscopy.
source: Phys.org