- atomic clock
- noun an extremely accurate type of clock which is regulated by the vibrations of an atomic or molecular system such as caesium or ammonia.
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atomic clock — n. an extremely accurate clock whose precision depends upon the very constant frequency at which atoms (or molecules) of certain substances, as of cesium, rubidium, or ammonia, absorb or emit electromagnetic radiation … English World dictionary
Atomic clock — Nuclear clock redirects here. For the clock as a measure for risk of catastrophic destruction, see Doomsday Clock. For a clock updated by radio signals (commonly but inaccurately called an atomic clock ), see Radio clock. For the album by Zion I … Wikipedia
atomic clock — an extremely accurate electronic clock regulated by the resonance frequency of atoms or molecules of certain substances, as cesium. [1935 40] * * * ▪ instrument type of clock that uses certain resonance frequencies of atoms (usually cesium… … Universalium
atomic clock — noun a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules • Hypernyms: ↑timepiece, ↑timekeeper, ↑horologe • Hyponyms: ↑ammonia clock, ↑caesium clock * * * noun, pl ⋯ clocks [count] : a special kind of clock … Useful english dictionary
atomic clock — atominis laikrodis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. atomic clock; atomic timing device vok. Atomuhr, f rus. атомные часы pranc. horloge atomique, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
atomic clock — atominis laikrodis statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Labai tikslus elektroninis laiko matuoklis. Atominio laikrodžio veikimas kontroliuojamas kai kurių medžiagų (amoniako, cezio) atomų molekulių savaisiais virpesiais.… … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
atomic clock — atominis laikrodis statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Laikrodis, kuriame laiko masteliui sudaryti naudojami atomų virpesiai. atitikmenys: angl. atomic clock vok. Atomuhr, f rus. атомные часы, m pranc. horloge atomique, f … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space — is a project lead by the European Space Agency which will place an ultra stable atomic clock on the International Space Station. Operation in the microgravity environment of the ISS will provide a stable and accurate time base for different areas … Wikipedia
Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space — (ACES) est un projet mené par l Agence spatiale européenne qui placera une horloge atomique ultra stable sur la Station spatiale internationale. Son fonctionnement dans l environnement de microgravité de l ISS va assurer un climat stable et une… … Wikipédia en Français
Atomic Clock Assembly in Space — Externe Forschungsplattformen am Columbus Raumlabor Das Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (kurz: ACES) ist eines der externen Experimentallabore, die am Columbus Raumlabor, dem Wissenschaftslabor der ESA für die Internationale Raumstation, befestigt … Deutsch Wikipedia
Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space — Externe Forschungsplattformen am Columbus Raumlabor Das Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (kurz: ACES) ist eines der externen Experimentallabore, die am Columbus Raumlabor, dem Wissenschaftslabor der ESA für die Internationale Raumstation, befestigt … Deutsch Wikipedia
