Scientists have tried to uncover the mystery of dark matter with the use of atomic clocks, In the process, the esteemed scientists brought cosmology and astrophysics down on earth.
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Uncovering the Mystery of Dark Matter with Atomic Clocks
According to SciTch Daily, an international team has tried to uncover the secrets of dark matter by studying atomic clocks in space. The team claimed that the density of the dark matter between the Sun and Mercury is exceedingly large, which means the sensitivity to the oscillating signals is exceptional.
Joshua Eby, a member of the team studying dark matter using atomic clocks, has found that the presence of more dark matter in the experiment results in larger oscillations and a higher local density of dark matter.
The scientists also stated that by using the atomic clocks, they were able to learn that the density of dark matter is only constrained in the Solar System. However, the planets nearest the Sun reportedly have no constraints.
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Atomic Clocks Brought Cosmology and Astrophysics Down on Earth
Scientists have found many uses for atomic clocks in space beyond the search for dark matter. Additionally, atomic clocks have improved research in cosmology and astrophysics on Earth.
According to SPACE, scientists from the University of Sussex and the National Physical Laboratory in the UK have employed a clever technique involving atomic clocks to search for undetected, ultra-light particles linked to dark matter. Their research has uncovered that dark matter, which makes up a significant portion of the universe, cannot be seen by the human eye because it does not interact with light.
Their use of atomic clocks has revolutionized physics, bringing cosmology and astrophysics to Earth and enabling the search for ultra-light particles.
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