JILA scientists develop world's most accurate atomic clock using an optical lattice.

Scientists at JILA, a joint institute of NIST and UC Boulder, have developed the world's most accurate atomic clock, which uses an "optical lattice" to trap and measure tens of thousands of individual atoms. This breakthrough could revolutionize space navigation, reveal hidden mineral deposits, and test fundamental theories like general relativity, as well as contribute to advancements in quantum computing.

July 01, 2024
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