Race for Portable Atomic Clocks
Global Race to Create the First - New Breakthrough Source: Drawing from University of Sussex of a Laser Pulse in a Chip UK Physicists Now Steps Closer British physicists have just made a breakthrough in the development of a portable atomic clock. Scientists from around the world have been in a race to create the first portable atomic clock. The team at the University of Sussex has moved ahead of the competition by using cutting edge laser technology. Efficiency Improvement Their approach has greatly improved the efficiency of the part of the clock called the lancet that does the counting. The efficiency has been improved by 80%. Replacing Satellite Mapping like GPS According to lead researcher Dr. Allessia Pasquazi, this moves the scientific community closer to portable atomic clocks replacing satellite mapping like GPS. The clocks work on extremely accurate geo-mapping that enables access to your location and route without satell...