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Optical Lattice Atomic Clock Could 'Redefine the Second'


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Optical lattice clock

The optical lattice clock shines lasers on atoms to measure time.

Credit: Paris Observatory

We currently use atomic clocks to count the seconds, but tests on an alternative atomic timekeeper have revealed that it is more precise.

From BBC News
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