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Physical Measurement Laboratory

Quantum Measurement Division

Projects/Programs

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Precision Electro-Mechanical Experiments (PREME)

Ongoing

The Precision Electro-Mechanical Experiments (PREME) program develops precision electro-mechanical measurements for fundamental traceability of the SI units and

Precision Measurement Grants Program

Ongoing

Since 1970, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded Precision Measurement Grants for significant research in the field of

Quantifying the environmental contributions to mass change

Ongoing

Since the inception of the SI system of units, physical mass artifacts have been disseminated in order to realize the unit of the kilogram, essential to a broad

Quantum Biophotonics

Ongoing

Faint light detection is a staple in biology- used from systems biology research to bioassays for biomanufacturing and healthcare diagnostics.

Quantum Computation and Simulation with Neutral Atoms

Ongoing

Quantum information processing seeks to use the features of quantum physics to accomplish otherwise intractable computational tasks. The two main thrusts of

Quantum Conductance

Ongoing

Graphene, the two-dimensional honeycomb carbon lattice isolated in 2004, has enabled significant advancement in a variety of subfields in physics due to its

Quantum Many-Body Physics, Quantum Optics, and Quantum Information

Ongoing

The main long-term goals of our theoretical research group are to understand and control large interacting quantum systems, as well as to design and create new

Quantum matter from atomic gases

Ongoing

Measurement. Science is rooted in measurement: it is from measurements, as unified by theory, that understanding is born. Our comprehension of the universe is

Quantum Nonlinear Optics for Metrology and Networking

Ongoing

Quantum nonlinear optics provides a means to generate and manipulate light at the quantum level, with applications in enhanced sensing and metrology, and in

Quantum Physics Theory

Ongoing

Theoretical work relevant to the determination of values of the fundamental constants, tests of bound-state quantum electrodynamics (QED), and methods of

Quantum Waveform Metrology

Ongoing

Practically all measurable physical phenomena are eventually transformed into corresponding electrical representations. The transduction of a signal into its

Reconditioning of the 4.45 MN deadweight machine

Completed

Physical disassembly of the 4.45 MN (1,000,000 lbf) deadweight machine (DWM) began in FY15 in order to address material galling that developed in key structural

Single photon measurements: Quantum Enhanced Measurements

Ongoing

Using a detector capable telling how many photons were received, we explored the potential for enhanced measurement resolution in two measurement applications.

Single photon measurements: Single Photon Tunneling

Ongoing

We use light created two photons at a time to explore the time needed to cross a barrier. The extreme simultaneity of creation of the two photons allows for

Small Mass and Small Force Metrology at NIST

Ongoing

The small mass and force metrology project at NIST leverages the redefinition of the International System of Units (SI) to scale mass and force with electrical

Sources, detectors and metrology

Ongoing

We develop and learn how to characterize non-classical light sources and single-photon detectors. To have an accurate model of a single-photon detector’s

Spinor Condensates and Ultracold Collisions

Ongoing

Interactions between cold atoms can provide us with the means to manipulate matter on the smallest scales. Collisions between laser-cooled atoms, in particular

Universal Quantum Bus

Ongoing

If quantum computers and networks are ever to be realized, they likely will be made of different types of parts that will need to share information with one

Using Quantum Information for Thermodynamics

Ongoing

Thermodynamics emerged during the 1800s to describe large, classical systems, such as steam engines, and equilibrium. In contrast, quantum, small classical, and

X-ray computed tomography (CT)

Ongoing

Current work in x-ray computed tomography centers on diffraction effects in micro CT and computed tomography of integrated circuit interconnects.

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Fire
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-Wildland urban interface fire
Forensic Science
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Health
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