OK.. So we're moving back in electrical technology.... But what about mechanical? Could modern technology get a substantial (>order of magnitude) improvement over 19th century chronometers (either pendulum or balance wheel or whatever). I know there's some really good quartz fiber torsional spring schemes, but I think they still need electrical means to keep them moving and to read it out.
So how good can one do with a mechanical, hydraulic, (or chemical, I suppose) system? Let's assume it has to have a "direct" readout that is human readable by a causal bystander. (this starts to sound like the 10,000 year clock or whatever it is..) _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
