Unleashing the Power of Ultra-Precise Atomic Clocks in Dark Matter Research

Scientists are using atomic clocks to investigate the nature of dark matter and search for new physics beyond the Standard Model. Atomic clocks measure time using atoms with two energy states, and any variation in their resonance frequencies could indicate the presence of ultra-light particles associated with dark matter. By comparing two clocks, one sensitive to changes in fundamental constants and the other less sensitive, researchers can set constraints on these particles. This technique could also potentially be used to study dark energy. The results of this research are set to be published in the New Journal of Physics.