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Definition of Atomic clock
1. Noun. A timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules.
Definition of Atomic clock
1. Noun. An extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process, typically the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with a specified energy-level transition in an element such as cesium. ¹
2. Noun. (proscribed) A radio clock. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Atomic Clock
Literary usage of Atomic clock
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology by Nist, Board on Assessment of NIST Programs, ebrary, Inc, National Research Council (U.S.) (2005)
"Results related to the progress in the chip-scale atomic clock obtained this year
are among the significant accomplishments in the Time and Frequency ..."
2. NIST at 100: Foundations for Progressedited by Raymond G. Kammer edited by Raymond G. Kammer (2001)
"But NIST's operation of the first atomic clock in 1949 led to giant leaps in
accuracy. atomic clocks are based on the resonances, or vibrations, ..."
3. A New Dimension of Time by Marc van der Erve (2007)
"Yet, even an atomic clock revolves around a distance traveled. Instead of referring
to the distance traveled by the Earth, an atomic clock refers to the ..."
4. Precision Spectroscopy, Diode Lasers, and Optical Frequency Measur edited by Leo Hollberg (2000)
"Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of a diode-laser-pumped cesium atomic clock.
The lasers are first used to prepare the atomic beam by putting all the atoms ..."
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