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This project provides resources to address some of the challenges to the wider use of classical atomistic simulations (e.g. molecular dynamics and Monte-Carlo)
Conventional techniques for analyzing chemical composition, such as infrared (IR) microscopy often miss critically important nanoscale details. To overcome this
Neuromorphic computing is a radical new approach to information processing for artificial intelligence where, instead of using digital electronics, inspiration
This project aims to develop rigorous measurements and methodology needed for determining optical and electrical properties of advanced materials that might be
We are developing the foundational knowledge and measurement infrastructure that will facilitate the use of solid state systems with emergent quantum properties
One of the most promising new approaches to next generation information processing is spintronics, where information is carried with electronic spin rather than
The human brain does some types of information processing, like speech recognition, image recognition, or video processing, much more efficiently than can be
The working of countless electronic devices involves electric and magnetic effects interacting within nanostructured materials. In the phenomenon known as spin
NIST is working with industry to design, standardize, test and foster adoption of network-centric approaches to protect IoT devices from the Internet and to
Ultrashort mid-infrared laser pulses are used to observe fast molecular and photochemical reaction processes occurring in the condensed phase. We have developed
We use autonomous experimentation (the merger of automated synthesis, characterization, AI-driven decision-making) to elucidate the role of composition
PRIME (Platform for Realizing Integrated Molecule Experiments) aims to establish primary, quantum-based realizations for both the radiometric watt and kelvin
An integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) approach is employed to link experimental and computational models across a variety of time and length
The radiation sensitivity of a Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) is defined as dosimeter light output per dose unit. TLD light output depends not only on the
While plastics have yielded immense benefits to society, discarded plastics or plastic pollution has become a pervasive highly visible problem especially in the
Consortium hosted by NIST and JIMB dedicated to authoritative characterization of benchmark human genomes. Sign up for General GIAB and Analysis Team email
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards & Technology are creating reference materials and data resources to address the per- and polyfluoroalkyl
NIST is Working with other USG agencies and industry to develop and maintain the standards, test program, deployment guidance and test and measurement tools
The Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program is researching the development of in-building apps for RF coverage evaluation, which is critical for
Metagenomic Next Generation Sequencing (mNGS) promises to revolutionize infectious disease diagnostics. However, the analytical performance of this technology
In support of defense programs in remote sensing, NIST maintains the scale for infrared radiant flux by using an Absolute Cryogenic radiometer (ACR) in a low
Three dosimetry calibration laboratories accredited by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) routinely perform calibrations of a large
The Radiation Physics Division's accelerator facilities continue to support a broad range of research efforts in the areas of industrial and medical dosimetry