Deep Time: The Tyranny of Time
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Exploring the Shift to Atomic Clocks and Leap Seconds
This chapter explores the history of timekeeping and the shift from measuring time based on the rotation of the Earth to using atomic clocks. It discusses the limitations of Earth as a timekeeper and the development of atomic clocks for more accurate time measurement. It also introduces the leap second system, which seeks to reconcile Earth rotation time with atomic clocks.
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