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Reading a quantum clock takes more energy than operating it
The steady tick of a clock usually feels simple and dependable. Something swings or vibrates in a controlled rhythm and marks ...
“Quantum clocks running at the smallest scales were expected to lower the energy cost of timekeeping, but our new experiment ...
Scientists built a tiny clock from single-electron jumps to probe the true energy cost of quantum timekeeping. They ...
The familiar tick-tock of wall clocks originates from the escapement mechanism, which controls gear movement in precise steps. While our brains perceive two distinct sounds, clocks actually produce ...
Two recent studies published in Nature and Science Advances explored quantum approaches that could improve the precision of ...
A study led by the University of Oxford has identified a surprising source of entropy in quantum timekeeping—the act of ...
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