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Safe, affordable solid-state nuclear clocks could be closer with thin-film technology
As thorium-229 is often sourced from uranium via nuclear decay, this leads to additional radiation safety and cost considerations, according to a press release. “Thorium-229 by weight is more ...
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Thin-film tech makes nuclear clocks a 1,000 times less radioactive and more affordable
As thorium-229 is often sourced from uranium via nuclear decay, this leads to additional radiation safety and cost considerations. "Thorium-229 by weight is more expensive than some of the custom ...