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Projects/Programs

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focused ion beam machining graphs

Photon Drag in Metal Films

We explore the physics of the transfer of photon momentum to free electrons in thin metal films, including unexpected phenomena such as the counterintuitve sign
photonic calorimeter/dosimeter

Photonic Dosimetry

As part of the NIST on a Chip program, the Photonic Dosimetry project is developing in-situ sub-micrometer ionizing-radiation dosimetry and calorimetry leading
Planar absolute cryogenic radiometer with multiwall vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes. Superconducting transition-edge sensor. Fully-lithographic fabrication.

Photonic Radiometry

Accurate characterization of photonic equipment is important for optical communications, medical devices, semiconductor lithography, manufacturing and materials
SPoT

Photonic Thermometry

Photonic Thermometry is a cutting-edge research program at NIST that aims to break the fundamental limitations of electrical resistance-based thermometry and
An image showing the hybrid AFM + SLA system from the SPM4AMP project

Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing

NIST's goal is to support innovation in the PAM industry by enabling unprecedented high-resolution, mechanically-precise vat photopolymerization via fundamental
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Photopolymerization for Biomaterials

Our goal is to enable the development and manufacturing of biomaterials for oral health moving forward in 21st century by providing critical measurement methods

Physical Infrastructure: Connections

Using a complementary approach of experimental measurements and detailed finite element analysis, we will develop more realistic yet computationally efficient
He4 cryostat

Physics and Hardware for Intelligence

Artificial intelligence increasingly affects many aspects of society. New computational hardware based on information-processing in the brain is being developed
ACR receiver

Pico-Watt ACR

The goal of the Pico-Watt ACR project (pW-ACR) is to develop an absolute cryogenic radiometer (ACR) able to calibrate 1 pW of optical power with less than 1%
Running crack in a buried pipeline.

Pipeline Safety

Our goal is to provide standard test methods and critical data to the pipeline industry to improve safety and reliability. Of particular interest is the testing

Plasma Metrology

Experimental and computational techniques in support of commercial and scientific uses of plasmas.

Plasma Process Metrology

Our multifaceted program provides numerous outputs to assist our customers. First, we develop and evaluate a variety of measurement techniques that provide

Polymer Composites

The objective of this project is the develop of tools to measure the fundamental structure-processing and structure -property relations associated with

Polymer Formulations

Our goal is to develop combinatorial and high-throughput measurement approaches for rapid characterization of the structure and phase behavior of multicomponent
High Impact Ballistic Testing of Polymer Films

Polymer Mechanics

Polymers play a central role in high rate impact mitigation applications ranging from helmets, to body armor, to aircraft and spacecraft protective coatings. A
Schematic of selective transport of water, ions, or molecules across a polymer membrane.

Polymer Membranes

Membranes and membrane technology are key to the nation’s water and energy security. Polymer-based membranes already play a significant role in fields such as

Polymer Suspensions & Emulsions

The goals of this project are to improve measurements of fluid structure and mechanical properties under a variety of flow conditions. We focus on fluids and