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For the first time, Infleqtion has used quantum optical atomic clocks on an autonomous underwater vehicle in collaboration with the Royal Navy and the Command of the Underwater Forces. In the tests, the Tiqker watch was installed on the XV Excalibur unmanned submarine of the Royal Navy. For what? To ensure accurate synchronization without GPS.
Submarines, including autonomous underwater vehicles, are limited in the use of satellite navigation systems, so accurate clocks on board are critically important. Traditional microwave clocks are prone to so-called drift, however, the Tiqker is claimed to offer a stable clock signal, supporting navigation underwater for a long time.
Matthew Steele, representative of the Office of Innovative Capabilities of the British Navy:
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Infleqtion UK CEO Ryan Hanley:
In the history of the submarine fleet of different countries, there are many episodes when the difference in measuring time on board a submarine and at the fleet headquarters "on land" led to negative consequences when performing certain tasks. The British Navy says that the new quantum clock will avoid a repeat of such situations.
