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Photoacoustic Soot Measurement System for Cleaner Engines

NIST Inventors
Amy Mensch , Ryan Falkenstein-Smith and Thomas Cleary
This invention introduces a photoacoustic measurement system that detects soot deposition in engines. It works by irradiating soot deposits with pulsed electromagnetic radiation, causing rapid expansion that generates an acoustic pressure wave. The system then senses the pressure wave using an

Smart System for Organizing and Verifying Engineering Certificates

This invention introduces a system and method for managing engineering certificates. It streamlines the process of handling, verifying, and storing certificates digitally. The system ensures secure access and efficient retrieval of engineering credentials. It reduces paperwork and enhances
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
Depiction of packaging assembly with all modules

A Super Accurate Temperature Sensor That Works Without Electricity

NIST Inventors
Nikolai Klimov , Tobias Herman and Zeeshan Ahmed
This invention introduces a photonic thermometer that uses optical fibers to measure temperature. The thermometer is designed with a sheath and module assembly to enhance accuracy and durability. It leverages photonic technology to provide precise temperature readings without relying on traditional

Next-Gen Laser Radar (LIDAR) for High-Accuracy Applications

NIST Inventors
Ian Coddington and William C. Swann
This invention is a new kind of laser radar (LIDAR) that uses two special lasers called femtosecond fiber lasers. One laser sends out a signal, and the other helps detect the signal that bounces back from a target. It combines two types of measurements—time-of-flight and interferometry—to measure
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