orbit

Atomic clocks work on the principle of quantum leaps, a branch of quantum mechanics which states that an electron; a negatively charged particle, will orbit a nucleus of an atom (the centre) in a certain plain or level.
Les horloges atomiques Travailler sur le principe des bonds quantiques, une branche de la mécanique quantique qui déclare qu'un électron ; Une particule chargée négativement, orbitera un noyau d'un atome (le centre) dans une certaine plaine ou niveau.
He will orbit above the planet next year.
Il orbitera autour de la Terre l'an prochain.
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