The Quantum Sensors Project develops sensors based on quantum phenomena for spectroscopy, imaging, and other precision measurements for … more
America's future prosperity and security may rely in part on the exotic properties of quantum mechanics. Research on quantum information (QI) … more
This project is developing new standards using Josephson junctions, superconductor-based devices whose quantum behavior makes them perfect … more
Focused beams of ions have a wide range of uses, from nanoscale imaging to the fabrication of nanomaterials. At the CNST, researchers … more
This project aims to provide the world’s best basis for accurate impedance measurements by tying the U.S. legal system of electrical … more
The NIST ac-dc Difference Project provides U.S. industry with the essential link between ac and the corresponding dc electrical standards via a … more
The Quantum Electronics and Photonics Division utilizes a fully automated, dual-chamber molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) system for the growth of … more
First, Fast, and Faster
Powerful NIST Detectors on Hawaiian Telescope to Probe Origins of Stars, Planets and Galaxies
NIST Mechanical Micro-Drum Used as Quantum Memory
Flat Frequency Response in the Electronic Measurement of the Boltzmann Constant
Johnson Noise Thermometry Measurement of the Boltzmann Constant with a 200 Ohm Sense Resistor
Differential sampling measurement of a 7 V rms Sine Wave with a Programmable Josephson Voltage Standard
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