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We develop first-principles-based methods for prediction of atomic arrangements and properties in advanced materials and develop tools for the prediction and
Scanning probe technology is an essential tool for measuring nanostructure properties. A major goal in our project is to develop unique probes that combine
As part of NIST's response to the Materials Genome Initiative (MGI), this project addresses conflicting reports of the diameter-dependence of elastic moduli of
The quantum optics of light interacting with semiconductor-based nanostructures is being studied to extend concepts of entanglement and coherence in atomic
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
In Raman-spectroscopy enhanced IIT, an indentation device that is coupled with a Raman microscope to conduct in situ spectroscopic and optical analysis of
The goal of this project is to develop the metrology necessary for rapid, high-throughput measurement of the hydrogen content of novel materials proposed for
The transmission of information in today's electronics requires the movement of electrical charge, which expends energy and generates heat, creating two
This project provides measurement solutions that probe the surface and internal structure of polymer membranes used in water purification, and correlate that
First responders, athletes, consumers, and the military rely on protective equipment to prevent blunt trauma from an impact. Understanding of the relationship
We are developing best practice metrology for characterization of magnetic nanoparticle systems (e.g. blocking temperature, anisotropy, property distributions
Advances in methods, instrumentation and standards promote the development of measurement science capabilities in separation technology and physical-chemical
The mission of the Micro and Nanoplastic (MNP) Metrology Project is to assist regulators in assessing the human health and environmental risks associated with
This project is developing means of quantitatively measuring chemical distributions in three dimensions at the nanometer scale in materials with complex
The flow of polymer composites via injection molding, spraying or spreading on surfaces is crucial to polymer composite manufacturing. For single-phase liquids
Most manufacturing has historically been based on top-down fabrication and assembly. With rapid advances in nanotechnology, there is increasing interest in
Modeling and Simulation are vital for metrology. Models help define measurable quantities and establish their significance and application. One of the simplest
This project develops and applies metrologies and standards for characterizing microstructure and dynamics in advanced functional materials of technological
Nanocalorimetry provides a capability to measure the thermal properties of very small samples and at very fast rates. Materials and interfaces of interest
Conventional techniques for analyzing chemical composition, such as infrared (IR) microscopy often miss critically important nanoscale details. To overcome this
Large-scale implementation of solar power generation requires photovoltaic (PV) devices with efficiency-to-cost ratios better than existing silicon-based solar
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) provides unique accessibility at the nanoscale. Capabilities in terms of nanoscale mechanical property measurements are added to
Our goal is to develop measurement techniques to characterize the changes in thermal transport and thermal transition temperatures in polymeric and hybrid