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Germany Unveils 1,000x Accurate Ion Crystal Clock

1/22/2025

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Germany's PTB has unveiled a groundbreaking ion crystal clock, boasting an astonishing accuracy that surpasses current cesium clocks by 1,000 times. Utilizing laser frequencies 100,000 times faster, this innovative optical clock could revolutionize our definition of a second in the International System of Units, pending additional reliability assessments.

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Germany's PTB has unveiled a groundbreaking ion crystal clock, boasting an astonishing accuracy that surpasses current cesium clocks by 1,000 times. Utilizing laser frequencies 100,000 times faster, this innovative optical clock could revolutionize our definition of a second in the International System of Units, pending additional reliability assessments.