A Clock That Is Off by Only One Second in 30 Billion Years
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45/100
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A free online seminar, 'Sunday Morning Frontier Exploration Series,' hosted by Keio University's Professor Emeritus Masaru Tomita, will be held on June 7, 2026. The seminar will feature Professor Hidetoshi Katori from the University of Tokyo, who will discuss the forefront of 'optical lattice clock' technology, an ultra-precise clock that is off by only one second in 30 billion years. Conducted as a Zoom webinar, the event will explain the clock's principles, its relationship with the theory of relativity, and its future applications, such as improving GPS accuracy, in an easy-to-understand manner for a wide audience from high school students to adults, regardless of their academic background.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I participate in this online seminar from outside Japan?
- A: Yes, as it is a Zoom webinar, you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. However, the lecture will likely be conducted in Japanese.
- Q: Where are the host Keio University and the speaker's University of Tokyo located?
- A: Keio University's main campuses are in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and Yokohama, Kanagawa, while the University of Tokyo's main campus is in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. However, this event is held online.