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NIST Unveils Chip-scale Atomic Clock

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the and-it-fits-in-the-oh-never-mind dept.

grumling writes "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. "

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  1. Imagine... by isny · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Imagine a beowulf cluster of these.
    Hmmm....
    So what time is it, really?