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Revolutionary Tiny Atomic Clock Could Transform Military Tech

3/19/2026

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A team led by Professor Chen Jiehua of Wuhan University mass-produced the smallest atomic clock, measuring 2.3 cubic centimeters.
The clock loses only one second every 30,000 years.
The device could enhance drone warfare, underwater navigation, and battlefield communication.
Chen noted that the United States has produced a 17 cubic centimeter atomic clock, with similar performance in a much smaller size.
This development could shift the dynamics of military technology.

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A team led by Professor Chen Jiehua of Wuhan University mass-produced the smallest atomic clock, measuring 2.3 cubic centimeters.
The clock loses only one second every 30,000 years.
The device could enhance drone warfare, underwater navigation, and battlefield communication.
Chen noted that the United States has produced a 17 cubic centimeter atomic clock, with similar performance in a much smaller size.
This development could shift the dynamics of military technology.