The World’s First Stable Deployment of an Atomic Clock on a Maritime Platform The world’s first stable deployment of a cold-atom-based atomic clock on a moving maritime platform marks a significant milestone in the field of precision timekeeping. This groundbreaking achievement was recently accomplished by a UK firm, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of modern technology […]
China extracts 99.9% pure rubidium from brine to outpace US in quantum, GPS arms race
China’s Breakthrough: Extracting Ultra-Pure Rubidium to Lead the Quantum and GPS Arms Race In the realm of quantum technology and GPS advancements, China has recently achieved a significant milestone that positions the country ahead of its competitors, most notably the United States. Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to extract ultra-pure rubidium chloride from […]
100 years on, ESA tests Einstein’s relativity theory with atomic clocks on ISS
100 Years On, ESA Tests Einstein’s Relativity Theory with Atomic Clocks on ISS The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched one of its most precise science experiments to date, aiming to test Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity with atomic clocks aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in scientific […]