Memristors could measure a single quantum of resistance
Devices could eliminate the strong magnetic fields currently required to define the standard unit of resistance
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Phase shift in optical cavities could detect low-frequency gravitational waves
Global network could pinpoint astronomical sources
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Optical gyroscope detects Earth’s rotation with the highest precision yet
With further improvements, the instrument could enable direct tests of relativistic effects
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How to keep the second law of thermodynamics from limiting clock precision
Certain types of quantum clocks could circumvent thermal dissipation, say physicists
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New definition of second ticks closer after international optical-clock comparison
Fibre and satellites connections span two continents
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The evolution of the metre: How a product of the French Revolution became a mainstay of worldwide scientific collaboration
Physics World corresponding editor Isabelle Dumé reports from a Paris symposium celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention
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Magnetically launched atoms sense motion
New method in atom interferometry is used for inertial sensing
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Thermometer uses Rydberg atoms to make calibration-free measurements
New technique uses black-body radiation to make direct measurements with low uncertainty
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New candidate emerges for a universal quantum electrical standard
Approach based on the quantum anomalous Hall effect does away with the need for applied magnetic fields
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Solid-state nuclear clocks brought closer by physical vapour deposition
Fabrication technique reduces amount of expensive isotope needed
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