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A hypothetical concept rendering of the self-calibrating optomechanical photonic thermometer chip resting on a laboratory workbench.

Self-Calibrating Micro-Thermometer Combining Light and Mechanical Motion

NIST Inventors
Daniel Barker , Nikolai Klimov and Thomas Purdy
This invention is a tiny, high-tech thermometer system built on a single microchip. It uniquely combines two different types of light-based sensors: a photonic thermometer and an optomechanical thermometer. The photonic thermometer is used to take quick and highly precise temperature readings
The photo shows the entire ENTR_v2 measurement setup that was recently deployed for field testing to Nellis Air Force Base. ENTR_v2 along with electronics and a laptop for controlling the system are depicted. A commercial red colored torque screwdriver is shown as an example of a tool which can be calibrated by ENTR.

Electronic Torque Realization Apparatus

NIST Inventors
Stephan Schlamminger and Leon Chao
ENTR (Electronic NIST Torque Realizer) is a table-top-sized device designed for generating and measuring torques.
Block diagram of the Rydberg atom "mixer". The Rydberg atoms separate the difference frequency (IF) from two RF signals (LO and SIG). This demodulated signal is carried in the probe laser.

Rydberg Atom Mixer and Determining Phase of Modulated Carrier Radiation

NIST Inventors
Josh Gordon , Christopher L. Holloway and Matt Simons
Rydberg atoms have been shown to be very useful in performing absolute measurements of the magnitude of a radio frequency (RF) field using electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT). However, until this invention, there has been less success in using Rydberg atoms for the measurement of the
Graphic for how an inertial measurement unit works

Inertial Measurement Unit and Diagnostic System

NIST Inventors
Gregory W. Vogl
An inertial measurement unit determines performance degradation of a linear axis and includes: an accelerometer that, when disposed on a motion member of the linear axis including the motion member and a base member: measures acceleration of the motion member; and provides a displacement of the

Non-contact Measuring Tool for Precision Measurement

NIST Inventors
Josh Gordon
This invention introduces a non-contact measuring tool designed for precise measurement of objects without physically touching them. It uses advanced optical and sensor technologies to capture accurate data on an object's dimensions and surface characteristics. The tool enhances measurement
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