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Photonic Standards For Acoustics

This project seeks to advance the development and implementation of new, better, acoustical calibration methods based on optical sensing: (1...
A photo of a rapid DNA typing instrument. A screen controls the interface and a chip is loaded into the instrument.

Rapid DNA Typing

Rapid DNA Typing technology allows DNA typing to be performed within a fully integrated system (swab in—profile out). The process can be completed in under 90
A plot of data representing the peaks from a three person DNA profile

DNA Mixture Interpretation

Interpreting a DNA mixture is necessary when two or more individuals (or contributors) are present in forensic evidence. The resulting data (an electropherogram
The inside of a DNA extraction robot hold tube in a rack

Forensic Genetics

The goal of the Forensic Genetics Project Team is to support accuracy and reliability in the forensic DNA typing community by producing DNA-based reference
Optical microscope image of a silicon nitride trampoline pressure sensor

Optomechanical Pressure Sensing

The Optomechanical Pressure Sensing project is developing new pressure sensors and transfer standards for the medium vacuum (0.1 Pa to 100 Pa) and high vacuum

Management Resources Leadership

Del Brockett Del Brockett is the Associate Director for Management Resources for the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of...
Illustration of Doppler thermometry

Deployable Doppler Thermometry

The Deployable Doppler Thermometry project strives to create portable, primary thermometers for dissemination of the kelvin from 300 K to 700 K. Our approach
Battery Puncture Test

Fire Risks of New Technologies

This project accelerates and unites efforts across the Fire Research Division to address the fire risks posed by new technologies. NIST brings specialized

OWM Training and Events (Online)

Discover training that suits your career goals. Search our OWM Online class schedule or In-person and All classes schedules. Training FAQS...
cold atom thermometer (CAT) experiment

Atomic Thermometers

The Atomic Thermometers program aims to establish primary, quantum-based sensors of both radiative and thermodynamic temperature in the range 250 K – 400 K

About Us

Management Resources is committed to providing comprehensive institutional support services that enable NIST and its organizational units to...
Gas Counting system

Basic Metrology: Gas Counting

Radioactive gases such as 3H, 85Kr, 133Xe, and 135Xe are important in applications including fusion and fission reactors, environmental monitoring, treaty
Cryogenic detectors

Cryogenic Decay Energy Spectrometry

Cryogenic detectors provide some of the highest energy resolution spectra available, due to their intrinsic low thermal noise. The NIST cryogenic decay energy
Uncertainty in NIIST’s liquid volume calibrations.

Liquid Volume Calibration Facility

Summary The United States consumes approximately 1,200 metric tons of petroleum annually, which equates to 11 liters per person per day. Half of this petroleum
NIST Office of Weights and Measures Info Hours

OWM Info Hours

OWM hosts a series of Information Hours, or "Info Hours," to feature current weights and measures, laboratory metrology, or documentary...
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Recorded Webinars and Training Videos

OWM develops and delivers a wide range of legal metrology, metric, and weights and measures recorded webinars and training videos that can be used for training and continuing education, both in a formal setting and through self-study.
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2068 Mass Metrology Seminar

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30 2026
The Mass Metrology Seminar is a two-week, "hands-on" seminar. It incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70
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