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Atomic clocks

Scope note

Extremely accurate electronic clocks regulated by the resonance frequency of atoms or molecules, such as cesium or ammonia. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000195793

Broader Terms used

electronic clocks

Term used for

clocks, atomic

Equivalent Terms used

atomic clock

Created

13yrs ago

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