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Physicists have developed the first functioning nuclear clock, which uses a rare thorium nucleus as a timekeeper.
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Vienna; Colorado; Northwestern University
Who
Thorsten Schumm, Jacob Higgins
What
Physicists have developed the first functioning nuclear clock, which uses a rare thorium nucleus as a timekeeper.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:05:56 GMT · 2h 48m ago
Where
Vienna; Colorado; Northwestern University ·
Why
This advancement could lead to more robust timekeeping devices and new methods to search for dark matter and physics beyond the Standard Model.
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The development of a nuclear clock, utilizing a thorium nucleus rather than electrons, represents a significant step in precision timekeeping and could offer new insights into fundamental physics, including dark matter and other forces in the universe. Its potential to surpass current atomic clocks in stability and sensitivity could impact scientific research and practical applications like navigation and telecommunications.
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