UCLA physicists have developed a nuclear clock using thorium atoms, potentially the most accurate clock ever, which could redefine fundamental constants and advance precision in technology and science. Credit: SciTechDaily.com
The findings may lead to the creation of the most precise clock ever, facilitating advancements in deep space navigation and communication.
Using a laser to raise the energy state of an DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.133.013201
The research was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.