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Gaithersburg

Upgrades At NIST Cold Neutron Research Facility Benefit Advanced Materials Research

January 26, 1996

Upgrades at the Cold Neutron Research Facility of the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Md., are enabling

2004 APS Fellow - John Gillaspy

For providing fundamental insights into the radiation and collisional properties of very highly charged ions through pioneering research

2004 APS Fellow - Herbert Bennett

For insights into solid-state materials and the development of physical models that led to improved performance of electronic, magnetic, and

Physicists Get Hot New Results With Cold Atoms

February 12, 1996

Using some of the coldest atoms in the universe, physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have been able to observe exotic phenomena

2005 APS Fellow - Eite Tiesinga

For pioneering work on the measurement and control of cold atomic collisions by scattering resonances.

2005 APS Fellow - Eric Shirley

For important contributions to the computation of the optical properties of solids from the infrared to the x-ray spectral regions.

Four Pilot Projects To Help Smaller Manufacturers Identify Innovative Financing, Credit Options

February 13, 1996

The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology is funding four pilot projects to help smaller manufacturers better understand

2006 APS Fellow - William Ott

For sustained leadership of the research and service programs of the Physics Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and

New NIST Facility Will Improve Accuracy of Radiation Measurements in Mammography

February 20, 1996

Women undergoing mammography exams at accredited U.S. facilities soon will have much improved assurance of receiving proper X-ray exposures thanks to a new

2006 APS Fellow - Garnett Bryant

For seminal contributions to the theory of semiconductor quantum dots and other complex quantum nanostructures and to nanooptics.

2007 APS Fellow - Alan Migdall

For the development of parametric down conversion and correlated-photon generation for metrology, cryptography, communications, and

2008 APS Fellow - Richard Steiner

For his contributions to the development of the NIST Watt Balance, and landmark measurements of the Planck constant, the electron charge

NIST/Space Shuttle Tests Could Enhance Space Station Safety

February 22, 1996

A NIST experiment aboard the space shuttle Columbia launched today could help keep tomorrow's space station and its astronauts safe from fire. The experiment

'Superfit' Greatly Reduces Major Source Of CMM Errors

February 27, 1996

Researchers at the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed a computer model that greatly increases the accuracy of

2008 APS Fellow - Glenn Solomon

For extensive contributions to the study of quantum optics with quantum dots.

2008 APS Fellow - James (Trey) Porto

For seminal studies of ultra-cold atoms in optical lattices with applications to quantum information, many-body physics, and condensed

NIST Expands Veel PC Program on Spectral Data for Transient Molecules

March 4, 1996

A major resource for physical scientists, environmental researchers, combustion engineers, and others in science and industry seeking a better understanding of

Advances in Sprinkler and Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems Tested

March 12, 1996

Firefighters and fire researchers today witnessed demonstrations of prototype fire sprinkler and water mist systems with the potential to suppress home fires

2008 APS Fellow - Jeffrey Nico

In recognition of his contributions and leadership in precision measurements and fundamental symmetry tests using cold neutrons, and his

2009 APS Fellow - Thomas Gentile

For his extensive contributions to diverse precision measurements, particularly in the development of neutron spin filters using polarized

Standards Expert Joins U.S. Embassy In Mexico City

March 26, 1996

The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology has recommended Henry V. Oppermann to the U.S. Commercial Service for the position of

2010 APS Fellow - John Kasianowicz

For his pioneering contributions to the field of biophysics including the detection, identification, characterization and quantification of

2010 APS Fellow - Muhammad Arif

For pioneering contributions in neutron interferometry, imaging and detection, with applications ranging from precise measurements of

Sixteen Awards Will Help MEP Centers Nationwide Improve Services To Smaller Manufacturers

April 17, 1996

Sixteen awards announced today by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will help build the core capabilities of centers

2012 APS Fellow - Ian Spielman

For innovative and pioneering work in quantum phenomena at the intersection of atomic and condensed matter physics, using quantum simulation

Engine Fuels Law to be Changed to Protect Consumers from False Claims

April 19, 1996

Weights and measures officials in the National Conference on Weights and Measures are expected to adopt revisions to the Uniform Engine Fuels, Petroleum

Brandt Named to Quality Award Board of Overseers

April 22, 1996

William K. Brandt, managing partner of Impact Planning Group, Greenwich, Conn., and an adjunct professor of marketing at Columbia University, has been appointed

Manufacturing Assistance Now Just a Phone Call or Click Away

April 22, 1996

Whether it's dialing an easy-to-remember telephone number or clicking a mouse to surf the Internet, small and medium-sized manufacturers looking for assistance

29 U.S. Businesses Try for the Nation's Top Award for Business Excellence, Quality Achievement

April 26, 1996

Twenty-nine U.S. companies, including 13 large manufacturers, six service companies and 10 small businesses, have submitted applications for the 1996 Malcolm

2015 APS Fellow - Stephan Schlamminger

For a precision measurement of the Newtonian constant of Gravitation G and a precision measurement of the Planck constant h.

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