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5795 Calibration Certificate Evaluation

Thu, May 26 2022, 2:00 - 4:00pm EDT

This 2-hour webinar will introduce concepts necessary to successfully implement ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliant calibration

5797 Fundamentals of Metrology

Mon, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 1 2022

The 5-day Fundamentals of Metrology seminar is an intensive course that introduces participants to the concepts of

Quantum Networks at NIST: Glossary

Cluster state Entanglement Fidelity Fock state Nitrogen-vacancy center (NV-center) Nonclassical (quantum) light Photon number statistics...

John Marino Honored with Hillebrand Prize

John Marino is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of biophysical characterization by high-resolution NMR and development of engineered protein reagents for next-gen proteomic measurements.

Partnerships, Opportunities, Collaborations and Licensing in Quantum networks

The quantum network project is a result of both internal and external collaborative work. As such, we are heavily engaging with the emerging...

Web-Based Tools for Quantum Networks

NIST develops new measurement techniques that can be useful for quantum network development. Here we provide links to algorithms and...

Quantum Network Metrology

Quantum network devices face a set of requirements defined by laws of quantum physics. These requirements are unique to quantum...

Network Function

Network management Like a classical network, a quantum network needs to be managed and controlled to properly function. NIST is developing...

Hybrid Optical Device Captures Light for Longer Periods of Time in a Tiny Region

February 9, 2022

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have significantly improved the ability of a type of optical...

Ana Barrios poses for a selfie wearing safety glasses.

Spotlight: Ana Barrios Is Listening to Her Gut and Replicating Yours

January 18, 2022

Gut reactions — NIST postdoctoral researcher Ana Barrios is preparing a cell-based model of the human gut for future animal-free experiments with nanoplastics...

5794 Volume Metrology Seminar

Mon, May 9 - Fri, May 13 2022

The 5-day OWM Volume Metrology Seminar is designed to enable metrologists to apply fundamental measurement concepts to

Applications of Quantum Networks

A fully functional quantum internet paired with large-scale quantum computers will open numerous possibilities for science and security as...

Connecting Quantum Network Nodes

Optically connecting remote nodes with quantum functionality paves the path toward more ambitious regional, national, and, ultimately...

Transducers

Future distributed quantum computing networks will likely use different technologies and materials to implement particular processes such as...

NCCoE Learning Series Fireside Chat – A Look at the Cybersecurity Framework: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going

Thu, Feb 24 2022, 3:00 - 3:45pm EST

Description In collaboration with stakeholders from government, industry, and academia, the Cybersecurity Framework was

Quantum memory and Repeaters

Both classical and quantum long-distance networks require repeaters to mitigate exponential loss of the signal with distance. Because...

New Benchmark Could Improve Detection of Genetic Variants Linked to Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Other Diseases

February 7, 2022

The stretches of DNA that differ from person to person, called variants, are a major part of what makes us unique, but they can also put us at greater risk of...

Single-Photon Detectors

Single-photon detection is essential for quantum networks. NIST scientists are actively engaged in improving existing detection technologies...

NIST Issues Guidance on Software, IoT Security and Labeling

February 4, 2022

The President’s Executive Order (EO) on “ Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (14028)” issued on May 12, 2021, charges multiple agencies – including NIST– with...

Building the NIST AI Risk Management Framework: Workshop #2

Tue, Mar 29 - Thu, Mar 31 2022

Roll up your sleeves and help NIST to develop the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AIRMF) by taking

NIST Researchers Resurrect and Improve a Technique for Detecting Transistor Defects

February 3, 2022

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have revived and improved a once-reliable technique to identify and count defects in...

A picture and 3D rendering of the liquid insertion pressure system for SANS (LIPSS)

CHRNS: LIPSS - Liquid Insertion Pressure System for SANS

Operations LIPSS is a system designed for in situ studies of biomolecule solutions under high-pressure. It enables SANS data collection on...

Strobe Light for 5G: NIST Imaging System Spotlights the Tiny Mechanical Hearts at the Core of Every Cellphone

February 4, 2022

Inside every cellphone lies a tiny mechanical heart, beating several billion times a second. These micromechanical resonators play an essential role in...

Sources of Nonclassical Light for Quantum Networks

Nonclassical light is used to transmit qubits and/or entanglement over long distances. Because classical light cannot be used for this...

Consumer Cybersecurity Labeling Pilots: The Approach and Contributions

The May 12, 2021, Presidential Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (14028) directs NIST to initiate two labeling efforts...

Quantum Networks at NIST

Quantum technologies employ quantum mechanical effects such as superposition, interference, and entanglement to gain an advantage over...

Technologies for Quantum Networks

Ideally, quantum nodes at very large distances and possibly across the world need to be connected. Current technologies cannot support this...

Software Supply Chain Security Guidance: FAQs

The following FAQs provide additional information on the guidance. Where can I learn more about conformity assessment? For more detailed...

Software Supply Chain Security Guidance: Attesting to Conformity with Secure Software Development Practices

NIST has defined the following minimum recommendations for federal agencies as they acquire software or a product containing software. These...

Software Supply Chain Security Guidance: Terminology

Section 4e uses several terms, including “conformity,” “attestation,” and “artifacts.” Because EO 14028 does not define these terms, this...

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