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Our research focuses on the use of quantum logic techniques to prepare, control, and measure the rovibrational and electronic states of single trapped molecular
The NIST Thermodynamic Metrology Group (TMG) provides critical research into pressure measurement capabilities improving uncertainties in user facilities and
The Biosystems and Biomaterials Division (BBD) is developing tools to take advantage of the quantum nature of light, enabling new biological measurements as
The coherent control of quantum-mechanical systems holds promise for revolutionizing computing. We develop new methods and technologies to improve the fidelity
Quantum networks, a promising resource for computing and sensing, generate useful entanglement between locations separated by geographic distances. Our research
Quantum nonlinear optics provides a means to generate and manipulate light at the quantum level, with applications in enhanced sensing and metrology, and in
This program develops new measurement techniques, tests and performance procedures, standards, and best practices to enable industry and government to gain
This project is fundamentally changing the method for realizing and disseminating the SI unit of pressure, the pascale (Pa). The underlying principal behind
Theoretical work relevant to the determination of values of the fundamental constants, tests of bound-state quantum electrodynamics (QED), and methods of
The goal of this project is to develop single photon source and detector measurement and calibration capabilities to support the emerging quantum industry and
We use magnetic and electric fields in a Penning trap to confine two-dimensional Coulomb crystals of ions. We can perform quantum simulations of many-body spin
We develop measurement capabilities and protocols to validate and advance the science of Raman spectroscopy and work to establish NIST as a unique resource to
NASA launched the Solar Dynamics Observatory ( SDO) satellite on 11 Feb 2010 on a mission to study the sun. The EUV Variability Experiment ( EVE) on SDO
The Department of Homeland Security/Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DHS/DNDO) is pursuing a course to transform 3He alternative technologies into integrated
Emergency response , l aw enforcement and military personnel must face threats and dangerous situations as part of their jobs. These threats can vary from
Relentless, unabated growth of wireless communications technology, and the resulting extraordinary demand for bandwidth has led to the exploration of previously
Far-infrared (or THz, 25 to 300 micron wavelength) femtosecond laser methods are employed to generate high power (ca. 1 µJ) broadband pulses for far-field
Imaging in the terahertz frequency range enables the detection of concealed weapons and other contraband (e.g., explosives under clothing) without the use of
Mass spectrometry is an important technique in analytical chemistry, essential in areas including drug development, criminal and agricultural forensics
The NIST Time Measurement and Analysis Service (TMAS) was designed to serve any organization that is required to maintain an accurate local time standard. The
Develop critical thermal and electrical transport measurement methods, instrumentation, and reference materials needed to support the development, performance
NIST is constructing a high-uptime optical frequency reference based on a single trapped Sr + ion. The goal of this project is to provide long-term ≤1x10 -16
The pursuit of fundamental limits in frequency metrology has historically motivated the development of groundbreaking techniques such as laser cooling and spin
Theory and simulation are used to advance our understanding of pure and multicomponent fluids confined in tight spaces, such as the pores of a zeolite, metal
Thermodynamics emerged during the 1800s to describe large, classical systems, such as steam engines, and equilibrium. In contrast, quantum, small classical, and