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New Chip-Based 'Tape Measure' for Light Could Revolutionize Mobile Timekeeping and ...

16 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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16 October 2026

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Quantum Computing

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United States

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Researchers at NIST have developed a new chip-based microcomb technology that acts as a compact optical frequency ruler for light. This innovation enables ultraprecise mobile timekeeping and navigation, supporting GPS-denied environments for vehicles like drones and submarines.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your mobile or navigation device just gained a new way to measure time without bulky gear. Chipmakers and sensor developers must explore integrating these microcombs to win contracts needing GPS-independent timing.

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1 source · 16 Oct 2026

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