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In Vienna and Beijing, the first (thorium) nuclear clocks begin to tick
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Researchers in Vienna and Beijing have successfully initiated the operation of the first thorium-based nuclear clocks. These devices represent a significant advancement in timekeeping precision compared to traditional atomic clocks.
Why it matters
Nuclear clocks could revolutionize navigation, telecommunications, and fundamental physics research by providing unprecedented levels of temporal accuracy.
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