atomic clock
[/əˈtɒmɪk klɒk/]
nounpl: atomic clocks
relógio atômico
1. An extremely precise timekeeping device that uses the vibrations of atoms or molecules to measure time, typically operating at microwave or optical frequencies
The atomic clock is accurate to within one second every 15 million years.
O relógio atômico é preciso a um segundo a cada 15 milhões de anos.
2. A clock used as the international standard for measuring time and coordinating global communications systems
GPS satellites rely on atomic clocks to provide accurate location data.
Os satélites GPS dependem de relógios atômicos para fornecer dados de localização precisos.
Atomic clocks represent cutting-edge scientific achievement and are primarily discussed in academic, technological, and scientific contexts. In both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries, the term carries prestige in fields like physics, telecommunications, and space exploration. The concept became culturally significant during the space age and Cold War era when timekeeping precision became critical for space programs.
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