Atomic Clock Simulator

Time is something we all rely on, but measuring it perfectly is harder than it seems. Atomic clocks are the most precise clocks ever made, and they let scientists study how time behaves under different conditions.

For my GARSEF research project, I investigated how time dilation (the way time changes due to gravity or speed) and atomic clock noise (tiny random variations in clocks) behave over long periods. Using a simulation I developed, I modeled these effects for scenarios like Earth-based clocks, GPS satellites, and even deep-space probes over 10,000 days (~27 years).

The results show interesting trends: time passes differently depending on gravity and speed, and while ground clocks are very stable, clocks on fast-moving or distant spacecraft have more variability. By quantifying these effects, this project helps improve timekeeping accuracy for scientific research, satellite navigation, and communication systems.

Try the Simulation: The tool lets you see how time and clock noise behave in different situations, making complex physics easier to visualize.