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Most precise atomic clock to hunt tiny time dilations.

Authors :
Grossman, Lisa
Source :
New Scientist. 8/31/2013, Vol. 219 Issue 2932, p15-15. 3/4p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses a report published in "Science" by researcher Andrew Ludlow and team on the development of a precise atomic clock using energy state transitions of ytterbium atoms cooled by various colors of lasers. The device could be used to define the second at an extremely small scale or detect time dilations which suggest violations of the law of general relativity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
219
Issue :
2932
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
90074701
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(13)62124-7