Chip scale atomic clock

From: Stavros (skirby1_at_bigpond.net.au)
Date: 08/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:32:20 GMT

Recently gleaned from slashdot.org:

"The heart of a minuscule atomic clock, believed to be 100 times smaller
than any other atomic clock has been demonstrated by scientists at the
Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
opening the door to atomically precise timekeeping in portable,
battery-powered devices for secure wireless communications, more precise
navigation and other applications. "

The linked site is:

http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/miniclock.htm

Simply fascinating possibilities

Stavros
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