MIT researchers unlock a hidden effect to stabilize optical clocks, which may help advance the search for elusive phenomena ...

Every second of modern life runs on precision — from GPS navigation to the time signals that keep the internet in sync. But ...

In a video demonstration, Microchip Technology’s chip-scale atomic clocks reveal their low phase noise and application ...

A technological innovation could revolutionize the precision of navigation systems. A tiny device, shaped like a comb, promises to deliver unparalleled accuracy in the field of positioning.

From sundials to atomic clocks, our understanding of time has become a lot more accurate as technological developments ...

Atomic clocks and frequency standards represent the pinnacle of precision timekeeping technology. By harnessing the natural oscillatory behaviour of atoms, these devices deliver unparalleled accuracy ...

Every time you check the time on your phone, make an online transaction, or use a navigation app, you are depending on the ...

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Frequency Electronics, Inc. (FEI), a provider of precision timing and frequency technology, clarified a previous statement made during itsearnings callregarding anticipated revenue from its new TURbO ...

The time is nigh for nuclear clocks. In a first, scientists have used a tabletop laser to bump an atomic nucleus into a higher energy state. It’s a feat that sets scientists on a path toward creating ...

What time is it? A glimpse at your phone or computer will likely reveal a pretty accurate answer. But though time seems constant, we’ve actually been adjusting it for decades—in the form of a leap ...