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Researchers have demonstrated the first functioning nuclear clock, a device that could lead to more precise clocks and new ways to search for dark matter.
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Vienna University of Technology, Northwestern University, JILA in Colorado
Who
Thorsten Schumm, Jacob Higgins
What
Researchers have demonstrated the first functioning nuclear clock, a device that could lead to more precise clocks and new ways to search for dark matter.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:05:56 GMT · 4h 3m ago
Where
Vienna University of Technology, Northwestern University, JILA in Colorado ·
Why
The nuclear clock utilizes a rare thorium nucleus as a timekeeper instead of electrons orbiting an atom, making it less susceptible to external disturbances.
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This new nuclear clock could enable more robust timekeeping devices and serve as a tool to investigate fundamental physics, including dark matter and forces beyond the Standard Model. It potentially offers greater precision than current atomic clocks over long periods.
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