How Do Atomic Clocks Work?

The video explains the significance of atomic clocks, highlighting their role in GPS and scientific research. It contrasts older timekeeping methods like pendulum and quartz clocks with atomic clocks, which use cesium atoms for unparalleled precision. The video details how atomic clocks maintain accuracy through feedback loops, ensuring minimal deviation over time.

What role does relativity play in the functioning of GPS?

What advancements have been made in atomic clock technology since 1967?

Describe the feedback loop mechanism used in atomic clocks.