# Vienna Team Builds Self-Regulating Thorium Clock

https://hackaday.com/2026/10/11/thorium-clocks-start-ticking-with-lasers/

Researchers at Vienna University developed a thorium-based nuclear clock. It self-regulates using lasers and adjusts output to maintain stability. The clock shows potential for significantly more accurate time measurements.

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Created: 2026-10-25T21:12:44.110144+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-25T21:12:44.110144+00:00

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Original source: https://hackaday.com/2026/10/11/thorium-clocks-start-ticking-with-lasers/