Applied Physics Division Groups

Our group focuses on novel ways to couple quantum electrical and mechanical circuits with an emphasis on problems in quantum information and the limits of measurement. Our approach utilizes tools and methodologies borrowed from several disparate fields, including applied superconductivity, quantum

The Faint Photonics Group develops new light sources, detectors, and measurement techniques that operate at the few photon limit to address national needs in the areas of quantum information science, remote sensing, long-distance communications, and imaging.

We develop calibration methods, standards, and contrast agents for magnetic imaging technologies as needed by the U.S. healthcare industry and the U.S. government to advance and validate quantitative biomagnetic imaging methods.

Photonic techniques, which use light to image, detect, and manipulate molecules and biomolecules, are used to establish the optical measurement science, modeling, and simulation tools to enable the characterization and control of molecular systems.

The projects within the group are highly interconnected to cover metrology and standards development as well as pursue novel device concepts, particularly for wide band gap semiconductors, magnetic nanomaterials and 2D materials. We maintain active collaborations with other groups at NIST and

The Quantum Nanophotonics Group develops and provides advanced measurement technology, methodology, and test structures to support the efficient manufacture and characterization of optoelectronic components.

The Sources and Detectors Group conducts research on the characterization of lasers, detectors, and related components.