Awards

For his groundbreaking experiments that opened the way to quantum computing and quantum metrology with trapped ions.

He is being recognized for contributions to global time synchronization.

For the development and application of optical frequency combs to precision atomic timing.

As a result of innovation developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and in collaboration with partners in the industry, the flexibility and reduced manufacturing cost of miniature vapor cells have enabled the...

As a result of innovation developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and in collaboration with partners in the industry, the flexibility and reduced manufacturing cost of miniature vapor cells have enabled the...

For his pioneering work on Chip-Scale Atomic Devices.

For pioneering the field of chip-scale atomic devices, and integrating new ideas from atomic and optical physics and microscale engineering to enable development of precision quantum-based microscale sensors for a broad range of quantities.

For developing and perfecting optical lattice atomic clocks as the most stable and accurate clocks in the world, which will have future impacts on advanced communications and a broad range of precision measurements far beyond timekeeping.

For developing a world-leading program of phase noise research and measurement services to support industry and national priorities.

The award was given "for pioneering work on chip-scale atomic sensors and devices."

The group's research has focused on quantum state control and spectroscopy of trapped atomic ions with applications to atomic clocks, quantum-limited metrology, and quantum information processing.

For outstanding contributions to the field of precise time keeping and time transfer, including pioneering research and development of GNSS time transfer, network time services, and the design of better time scales.

The physicists were awarded the prizes "for the creation and demonstration of the first chip-scale atomic clock."

For the analysis, design, and development of low noise, vibration-immune, and frequency stable frequency control devices.