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About these units
Second (s)
The second is the fundamental SI unit of time and the basis for nearly every modern timing system, from everyday clocks to astronomical calculations and quantum physics. Historically, the second was defined as 1/86,400 of a mean solar day—reflecting Earth's rotation. But because Earth's rotation is not perfectly constant, this definition proved insufficient for scientific precision. Today, the second is defined by the vibration frequency of the cesium-133 atom, specifically 9,192,631,770 oscillations of its hyperfine transition. This atomic definition gives the second extraordinary accuracy and stability, enabling technologies like GPS, satellite communications, deep-space navigation, and particle physics experiments. The second sits at the intersection of human history and cutting-edge physics: once tied to the apparent motion of the Sun, it is now anchored to a universal atomic constant, making it one of the most precisely defined units in science.
Septennial (7 years)
A septennial period spans seven years and historically appears in legal, agricultural, and religious cycles. In medieval Europe, land leases, debts, and apprenticeship terms sometimes lasted seven years. Biblical traditions also emphasize cycles of seven, including sabbatical years. Modern risk analysis, demographic studies, and financial planning sometimes examine seven-year spans because they capture medium-term trends while avoiding short-term volatility.