Awards

For using the quantum hall effect in graphene for defining the ohm.

For contributions to Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks and Atomic Magnetometers.

For contributions to quantum photonic devices.

Gorshkov was honored for his research on large, interacting quantum systems, which has practical applications for quantum computers, quantum networks and quantum sensing technologies.

For pioneering contributions to interpretation of polarized reflection and scattering from rough and contaminated surfaces.

For the development of ultrasensitive multi-pixel transition-edge-sensor calorimeters and spectrometers for applications in astrophysics, nuclear security, materials analysis, and metrology.

Andrea is an exceptional scientist whose work has contributed to overcoming one of the main shortcomings of atomic force microscopy (AFM) – its inability to conclusively identify chemical species in the nanoscale resolution maps the AFM provides.

The prize committee selected the winners “for the development of optical tweezer arrays to realize control of individual atoms for applications in quantum information science, metrology, and molecular physics.”

Category: IT/Electrical Developers: Los Alamos National Laboratory Co-Developers: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), University of Colorado – Boulder United States Product Description: SOFIA (Spectrometer Optimized for Facility...

For outstanding leadership and technical contributions to standardization of measurements of light sources and lighting products.

Jun Ye's research topic is Quantum System Scaling and Advantage for Fundamental and Applied Science.

Ron is an expert in absorbed dose metrology based on water calorimetry, critical for the direct realization of the SI unit of dose, the gray (Gy), to which all clinical absorbed dose measurements for radiation beam therapy are traceable.

Recognized for the design and implementation of a successful freshwater conservation project. By using largely existing NIST infrastructure, existing capacity in a closed loop of recycled cooling water, and minimal new hardware costs, this project is...

This work will aim to improve the performance of TES detectors, a mature and widely used detector technology which utilizes a voltage-biased superconductor to sense the deposited power from photons incident on a thermally isolated island.

For the past few decades, charge-coupled devices (CCDs) have been a dominant technology in optical to near-infrared (NIR) astronomy, but more recently, instruments incorporating superconducting detector technologies, particularly microwave kinetic...

NIST's video "Einstein, Time and Very Small Things - with Jun Ye" received a Communicators Award of Excellence in two categories: Use of Animation for Online Video and Science for Online Video. Individuals recognized by the AIVA for this video were...

Dr. John D. Teufel is a world leader in the field of quantum optomechanics.

Dr. Bala Muralikrishnan is recognized for his seminal research in precision dimensional metrology, which is accelerating the adoption of next-generation coordinate scanning technologies for applications in advanced manufacturing, forensics science...

In recognition for pioneering, fundamental contributions to the understanding, design, and control of large, interacting quantum systems, with applications including quantum computers, quantum sensors, and quantum networks.

In recognition for seminal contributions to the advancement of vibrational spectroscopy and mentoring an entire generation of scientists to build a strong, diverse, and vibrant scientific community.

For selfless and sustained leadership in the frequency control community.