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This project focuses on the development of integrated photonics for quantum sensing and information and nonlinear science applications. We combine advanced
Our research focuses on the use of quantum logic techniques to prepare, control, and measure the rovibrational and electronic states of single trapped molecular
This project supports the power systems industry by developing an in-depth understanding of timing performance and metrology necessary to achieve the precision
The PBD is making new, state-of-the-art measurements of the wavelengths of select atomic X-ray emission lines. These measurements underpin all precision x-ray
The lack of repeatable process outcomes from additive manufacturing (AM) has been broadly acknowledged as an impediment to widespread implementation. While most
The global warming potential (GWP) of numerous compounds used by U.S. industry is either not known or poorly estimated. Working with the EPA, a set of nearly 1
About the Program: The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry-level for advanced degree
The NIST Thermodynamic Metrology Group (TMG) provides critical research into pressure measurement capabilities improving uncertainties in user facilities and
The Sensor Science Division of NIST realizes and maintains the unit of optical power (watt) with the NIST reference cryogenic radiometer, Primary Optical Watt
The interest in using graphene as an electronic material arises in large part from the high speed with which electrons move through the material — approximately
To develop and deploy advances in standards, conformance testing, user-awareness, and adoption of 3D model-based product definition standards to improve product
The Product Digital Information Visualization and Exploration (ProDIVE) project will deliver standards, methods, and tools to improve interoperability of (i)
To develop and deploy advances in methods, standards, and software tools for data visualization and exploration for improving the efficiency and agility of
Upcoming Event: May 2018 Industry Forum: Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Prognostics for Manufacturing Operations
Manufacturers need standards and guidance
The Program Review for Information Security Management Assistance (PRISMA) includes many review options and incorporates guidelines contained in Special
The NIST Forensic Science Program launched a new training initiative for judges and attorneys, referred to as “Officers of the Court,” to strengthen their
Interoperable equipment that complies with public’s safety standards is vital to mission critical communications. The Project 25 Compliance Assessment program
The construction industry is becoming increasing reliant on pumping for the placement of concrete; thus, implying that a concrete must have the desired early
Proprietary Fingerprint Template evaluations assess the accuracy of end-stage fingerprint matchers. These are the computationally-expensive algorithms used in
We measured the levels of modified DNA bases following ү-irradiation of the halophilic archaeon, Halobacterium sp. str. NRC-1. In this first study to quantify
Our goal is to address critical measurement issues that exist regarding chemical and physical stability of biomacromolecules (proteins and DNA) in hydrophilic
Therapeutic protein solutions are highly concentrated during manufacturing purification processes and in finished dosage. At such concentrations, the fluid
Background: Collagen type 1 is the most prevalent extracellular protein in connective tissue, and is part of the family of collagens that are fibril forming
A major focus at NIST is to apply measurement assurance tools to improve the performance of any cell-based assay to achieve a high-end, high-quality documentary