Image: Strontium Clock (12196092854)

Description: JILA's experimental atomic clock based on strontium atoms held in a lattice of laser light is the world's most precise and stable atomic clock. The image is a composite of many photos taken with long exposure times and other techniques to make the lasers more visible. See also www.nist.gov/pml/div689/20140122_strontium.cfm Credit: Ye group and Baxley/JILA Disclaimer: Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST. Use of NIST Information: These World Wide Web pages are provided as a public service by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). With the exception of material marked as copyrighted, information presented on these pages is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested.
Title: Strontium Clock (12196092854)
Credit: Strontium Clock
Author: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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