Atomic clocks at Clock Types
Atomic clocks history
The first atomic clock was built in 1949. Since then, an atomic clock has continued the be the base of our official time. Each decade atomic clocks get even more precise. For of more see the page on the atomic clock history.How do atomic clocks work
An atomic clock uses the oscillation of between the nucleus and electrons of atoms to act as the pendulum does in a regular clock.Atomic clock buying
If you are interested in buying an atomic clock then see the page buying atomic clocks. In 1958 you could buy one for only $20,000, but you might get a better deal on a clock that picks up the time signals from the official clocks.Back to main clocks page at Clock Types