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Quantum pendulum clock overcomes classical accuracy limits and sheds light on quantum to classical transitions
- May 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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In a grandfather clock, a pendulum swings back and forth and this periodic motion is maintained using the energy stored in its suspended weights. This is done with the help of the escapement mechanism, which converts the gravitational energy of the weights into impulses that drive the pendulum, which then moves the clock's gears, which move its hands.
Originally published at Phys.org