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Combinatorial Measurement Methods for Inorganic Materials

Our goal is to develop novel, combinatorially-compatible measurement methods and metrologies, as well as comprehensive and consistent data sets, … more

Nanotube Metrology

The Nanotube Metrology project is dedicated to improving the measurement methods for, and fundamental understanding of, single-wall carbon … more

Advanced Magnetic and Quantum Materials

Quantum coherent materials have become important in magnetic sensors as well as information processing technology. For magnetic sensors, … more

Microsystems for Harsh Environment Testing

Our goal is to develop and demonstrate a MEMS-based methodology for evaluating time-dependent mechanical properties of materials that undergo … more

3D Tissue Scaffolds

Our goal is to develop advanced measurement tools and standards for measuring polymer scaffold properties and their impact on biological … more

Determinations of Boron Deposit Quality by Neutron Depth Profiling

Straw detectors are a new concept in position-sensitive neutron detectors recently developed by Proportion Technology Inc. The detectors are … more

Instruments
Scanning Auger Microprobe

A JEOL model 7830F field emission source, scanning Auger microscope. more

Software
Electron holography

An electron hologram is a fringe modulated image containing the amplitude and phase information of an electron transparent object. The HolograFREE … more

Colorized micrograph of a nanoporous insulation film after “wrinkling” with a new NIST measurement method.

NIST Testing Method Quickly Tells Whether Thin Films Are Strong Enough for the Job

NIST Testing Method Quickly Tells Whether Thin Films Are Strong Enough for the Job
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