<ul><li>Scientists have developed a safer and more affordable method to build nuclear clocks, which could surpass the accuracy of current atomic clocks.</li><li>The researchers created thin films of thorium tetrafluoride using a technique called physical vapor deposition.</li><li>This approach drastically reduces radiation levels and costs, making nuclear clocks more feasible.</li><li>The thin-film approach improves clock stability and performance, opening up possibilities for applications in various sectors.</li></ul>

Thin-film tech unlocks the future of ultra-precise nuclear clocks

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