Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yoctosecond

noun

/ˈjɒk.təˌsɛk.ənd/

Definition

A yoctosecond is an extremely short unit of time equal to one septillionth of a second.

Examples

The decay of certain particles occurs in less than a yoctosecond.
Researchers measured the reaction times of particles at the yoctosecond scale.
In quantum physics, events can happen within a yoctosecond, leading to fascinating discoveries.

Meaning

It is used to measure very brief time intervals, often in fields like physics and chemistry, especially when studying fast processes at the atomic or subatomic level.