Nature

Elusive ‘nuclear clocks’ tick closer to reality — after decades in the making

Physicists are getting closer to creating a long-sought ‘nuclear clock’. This device would keep time by measuring energy ...

Scientists Built Tiny, Portable Atomic Clocks—and Naturally, They’re Headed for Drones

This breakthrough in precision timing is about the size of your fingernail and only loses one second every 30,000 years.

Why tiny atomic clocks may hold the key to China mass-producing cheap swarm drones

Researchers say the fingernail-sized devices could help transform drone warfare and other fields where precise timing is vital Timing is everything in modern warfare, where even a nanosecond's delay ...
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World’s smallest atomic clock could improve drone swarm timing, China team claims

China has unveiled a breakthrough in precision timing with the mass production of the ...

A New Kind of Atomic Clock Could Redefine the Second

Scientists are exploring a new type of optical atomic clock based on ytterbium-173 ions that could help define the future standard for measuring time.

Chinese scientists create clock so precise it could redefine second

Chinese scientists create clock so precise it could redefine second - Optical clock measures time using light emitted by electrons transitioning between energy levels ...

Why tiny atomic clocks are key to China's next-gen warfare ambitions

China has built a tiny, highly accurate atomic clock that could boost drones, missiles and satellite navigation, highlighting how precise timing is becoming crucial in modern warfare systems ...
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The world's first nuclear clock can detect changes in nature’s fundamental constants

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The thorium crystal. The core element of the experiment: a crystal containing thorium atoms. (CREDIT: TU Wien) Scientists have ...

NavIC satellite loses its atomic clock: What this means for India’s bid for its own GPS

Atomic clocks are key for satellites being able to provide positioning data that is used for applications such as navigation ...

Explainer: What is an atomic clock and why it is crucial for navigation satellites

Launched aboard the PSLV–C32, ISRO’s workhorse, and successfully placed into geosynchronous orbit on March 10, 2016, it was ...
Nature

Optical Atomic Clocks And Ultracold Atoms

The field of optical atomic clocks, in combination with ultracold atoms, has transformed precision timekeeping and metrology. By utilising laser-cooled atoms confined in optical lattices, researchers ...

Atomic clock stopped working: Why ISRO is concerned over repeated satellite setbacks? NavIC mystery explained

A sudden atomic clock failure on March 13, 2026, disabled a key NavIC satellite within minutes, prompting concerns over India’s GPS alternative and its long-term performance. This event has made ISRO ...