The world's first atomic wristwatch

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The discussion centers around the world's first atomic wristwatch, highlighting its compact design of approximately 1cm³. Participants express excitement about the technology and its availability, referencing the NIST frequency used in atomic timekeeping. A link to a specific atomic wristwatch model is shared, indicating its historical significance and technological advancements. Additionally, a DARPA link is provided, showcasing ongoing developments in atomic timekeeping technology.

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  • Research the specifications of the NIST atomic frequency standard
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Wow! I'm off to Wal-Mart. Gotta get me one of those.
 
Oddly enough I just got back from hearing a guy talk about this type of stuff, and he said they can now make them around 1cm^3. The one you found must be the older model.

http://www.darpa.mil/mto/csac/index.html
 

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