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We seek to make the most accurate measurements of kilowatt-class (CW) lasers and are using radiation pressure to do so. Currently, the most accurate laser power
Ferromagnet-based microelectronic devices play an increasingly important role within the semiconductor ecosystem. Magnetic RAM (MRAM) is already replacing
High-power continuous wave lasers have output powers from tens of watts to hundreds of kilowatts. Their applications are anywhere localized delivery of high
The Kinetic Inductance Spectrophotometry Project is developing novel superconducting detector and readout technologies targeting next generation large-scale
Versatile laser sources enable much of modern science, and many emerging applications require coherent sources that are unavailable or underdeveloped. Nonlinear
This project will provide data and materials measurements necessary to improve the reliability of solder interconnects degraded by the switch to lead-free
The Long Wavelength Sensors and Applications Project develops cryogenic instrumentation for the measurement of faint signals at microwave to far-infrared
The Cryogenic Technologies Project has been funded by ONR since FY2005 to measure and model the losses in 4 K regenerators and pulse tubes. These thermal
Our goal is to develop a real-time magnetic domain imaging system and apply it to technologically important systems, including data-storage and permanent
Our goal is to address the metrology of magnetic effects at the nanoscale level. Nanomagnet arrays form the basis for major data storage technologies, notably
The program on magnetic random-access memory develops metrology to determine how spin currents can be generated and used to control and manipulate magnetization
Precise measurements of thermal properties at the nanoscale are needed to engineer advanced and heterogeneously integrated devices, but measurements at this
Laser-based manufacturing processes such as laser welding and laser powder bed fusion (metal additive manufacturing) depend critically on the absorption of
A new publication describes METIS, a Metrology Exchange to Innovate in Semiconductors We are seeking comments on the draft publication through February 16, 2024
Much of the activity of the UV Physics Group is aimed at supporting the R&D effort by the microelectronics industry to develop Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography
Electromagnetic (EM) systems use magnetic components such as inductors, isolators, and adaptive filters, but these are currently bulky and difficult to
Advanced bonding and integration physically bring together components, devices, and materials that are produced separately. There are strong economic and
Resistance standards traceable to NIST provide references for measurements of current at levels from 3000 A to below 20 fA and are used to support a wide
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are integrated devices with critical applications in sensing, timing, signal processing, and biomedical diagnostics, and
Heat management in semiconductor devices is a crucial problem currently limiting device performance and essentially all progress involving reduction of device
A comprehensive understanding of how current and next-generation materials impact the performance of semiconductor devices is critical to U.S. Semiconductor
Nanocalorimetry using micromachined devices has the capability to provide quantitative data to support the development of advanced metal silicide metallizations