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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2009

Atomic Timekeeping Podcast Episode 14

from The Atomic Timekeeping Podcast · host Greg W. Anderson

This time, I'll talk about how difficult it is to set your own, personal, real atomic clock to "the correct time." Taking "lag time" into account, this could be a real problem. For most of us, a "radio controlled" clock is good enough but for some people, nothing is sufficient short of owning a real atomic clock. Some of these people call themselves "Time Nuts," and here are some links that will lead you to them...http://www.leapsecond.com/A link to the Time-Nuts mailing list sign-up pageSomeone's idea of a "real" atomic clock wristwatchHow to turn a family campout into a practical demonstration of Einstein's general theory of relativity.Meanwhile, feel free to download my newest podcast episode right here...AtomicPodcast14.mp3(Running time 29:17)Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes

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