Quantum Electrical Metrology Division

The goal of the Quantum Electrical Metrology Division is to provide the world's most technically advanced and fundamentally sound basis for all electrical measurements in the United States and to use our advanced techology in quantum effects, low temperatures and nanoscale lithography to enhance metrology worldwide. The Division, formed in November 2003, combines the work from the former Electricity Division based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the former Electromagnetic Technology Division based in Boulder, Colorado.

The Division widely disseminates the results of its research, especially in the areas of advanced measurement technology and dissemination of national standards, through a variety of channels-for-fee calibrations, publications, software, conferences and workshops, and participation in standards organizations and consortia. NIST also actively seeks industrial, academic, and non-profit research partners to work collaboratively on projects of mutual benefit.

This site describes the research programs, activities, and recent accomplishments of the Quantum Electrical Metrology Division organized by research project. Please use the links at the left side of this page to learn details about our work.