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Conferences

Optical Atomic Clocks: A Revolution in Perfomance

Author(s)
Leo W. Hollberg
Optical atomic clocks using cold atoms, stable lasers and femtosecond laser frequency combs provide high accurace and stability from RF to the ultraviolet. They

The Performance of Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks

Author(s)
Svenja A. Knappe, P Schwindt, Leo W. Hollberg, John E. Kitching, V Shah, Vladislav Gerginov
We compare the performance of two chip-scale atomic clock physics packages, one based on excitation using the D 2 line if Cs and the other using the D 1 line of

Laser Cooling of Erbium Atoms

Author(s)
Jabez J. McClelland, H Y. Ban, Marcus Jacka, James L. Hanssen, Joseph Reader
We have identified five closed, or nearly-closed, J ? J + 1 transitions in atomic erbium at wavelengths of 401 nm, 583 nm, 631 nm, 841 nm, and 1299 nm. These

Holographic microantenna array metrology

Author(s)
Erich N. Grossman, Arttu Luukanen, Aaron J. Miller
We describe a holographic or "phaseless" technique for measurement of complex antenna patterns that is particularly suited to planar antennas at very high

Software Interoperability: Enabling New Technologies

Author(s)
John V. Messina, Matthew L. Aronoff, Eric D. Simmon
New and potentially disruptive technologies are constantly being introduced into the electronic interconnection industry as companies seek to improve their

Machining Cracks in Finished Ceramics

Author(s)
George D. Quinn, L K. Ives, S Jahanmir
Well prepared strength test specimens and components break from a material s inherent flaws and machining damage has no effect on strength. On the other hand

NIST Facility for Color Rendering Simulation

Author(s)
Wendy L. Davis, J L. Gardner, Yoshihiro Ohno
The color rendering index (CRI) does not adequately assess the color rendering properties of solid-state light sources. An improved metric will be critical to

On the Ignition of Fuel Beds by Firebrands.

Author(s)
Samuel L. Manzello, Thomas G. Cleary, John R. Shields, Jiann C. Yang
An experimental apparatus has been built to investigate the ignition of fuel beds as a result of impact with burning firebrands. The apparatus allowed for the

Challenges in Automotive Display Standards

Author(s)
Edward F. Kelley, Silviu Pala
We review the goals, accomplishments, and directions of the Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1757 Vehicular Flat Panel Display Metrology Committee. The
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