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Nuclear Clocks Get Smarter | Science News
Scientists are revolutionizing timekeeping by building nuclear clocks that could be ten times more precise than atomic clocks—by targeting the nucleus of thorium-229 with lasers. After years of trial, researchers have cracked the code: embedding thorium into calcium fluoride crystals, but only one crystal spot creates a perfectly uniform electric field for flawless timing. Teams are now racing to shrink these clocks into chip-sized devices, with prototypes already in development—and one group even patented the tech. The ultimate goal? Tiny, ultra-accurate backup clocks for data centers and…
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