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First Nuclear Clocks Kick Off a Precision Race
Physicists have reported the first working nuclear clocks, a new class of timekeeper that uses an energy transition inside an atomic nucleus rather than the electron transitions used in today's atomic clocks. The advance, highlighted by the American Physical Society, could eventually outperform existing clocks in accuracy and stability. Researchers say a competitive race is now underway to refine the technology, with potential applications in fundamental physics tests, navigation and precision measurement.
Why now: The first demonstration of nuclear timekeeping opens a new frontier in precision measurement, drawing wide scientific attention.
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