Re: Atomic clock

"Smarty" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in T%w1k.14999$jX.9888@trnddc04:">news:T%w1k.14999$jX.9888@trnddc04:

The "atomic" reference is perhaps a bit strong, but these clocks do
derive their accuracy from the NIST/National Bureau of Standards
atomic clock in Colorado, and thus have the same intrinsic accuracy
(but not the precision) as their source. They therefore do not display
or measure time to the .1 nanosecond per day precision of the source
(the NIST Cesium clock in Boulder) but they do maintain accuracy to
the same NIST standard except for small propogation errors due to the
radio connection.

Smarty


"Bob" <bobwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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The other day I noticed that our atomic wall clock was running with
all the hands going round and round and not stopping. I guess it was
searching for the correct time but I am not sure? Thking oout the
barrery and pressing the buttob for ET I did it to the right time.
Anyone have this happen?

Danger - Danger !!
This happens when there is a radioactive isotope leak. The clock
should be disposed of in accordance with hazardous material
instructions.

Sorry, couldn't resist. I hate the name of atomic clock. Thhey are
no more atomic than a roll of toilet paper.

Bob-tx



But did you know they check the atomic clock with a cat? Cats are more
accurate with time than anything on this planet. Ask any long time cat
owner.
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