Strontium Atomic Clock (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen

Strontium Atomic Clock

Caption

This is a strontium atomic clock operating at JILA, University of Colorado. Laser light is used to cool and manipulate the atoms for optimal operation of the clock. Carefully designed magnetic field coils compensate for the Earth magnetic field.

Credit

University of Colorado

Usage Restrictions

Credit: University of Colorado

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.