Strontium-87: Future of Time
from Intellectually Curious Hosted by Mike Breault
We explore the leap from cesium-based microwave clocks to optical lattice clocks that use strontium-87. With thousands of atoms trapped in a laser 'egg carton' and a turquoise 497 nm magic wavelength, these clocks reach 10^-18 precision, turning time into a sensor. Discover how relativistic geodesy maps gravity, enables new navigation for deep space, and helps bridge quantum mechanics and general relativity—paving the way for a multi-species redefinition of the SI second. Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information. Sponsored by Embersilk LLC
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