Atomic clock

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An atomic clock is an extraordinarily precise timekeeping device that measures time by tracking the vibrations of atoms, typically cesium or hydrogen atoms. Unlike traditional clocks that rely on mechanical movements or quartz crystals, atomic clocks count the electromagnetic radiation emitted when electrons in atom…

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