Atomic clocks are highly precise timekeeping devices that use the vibrations of atoms to regulate their timekeeping, achieving accuracy to within a fraction of a second over millions of years. As the most accurate clocks in existence, they play a crucial role in modern technology, serving as reference points for global timekeeping, scientific research, and technological applications such as GPS navigation and telecommunications, where precise timing is essential for synchronization and coordination.
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