Atomic Clocks

So you want an atomic clock? Well unfortunately, unless you work for the government or a research facility, you can't have one. But if you want the supreme accuracy of an atomic clock in your home, you can buy a radio clock. Radio clocks are often mistakenly called atomic clocks, but for our purposes, we will use the...

Ok, if you're looking for a full scientific explanation of how atomic clocks work, then you should probably check out Wikipedia's fantastic article on the subject. What we're going to provide you with here is a basic summary of how your atomic (radio) clock is going to provide you with the most accurate timekeeping...