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Conferences

Effects of Cleaning on the US Prototype Kilograms

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Zeina J. Kubarych, R S. Davis

This paper dicusses the stability of national prototype kilograms No. 4 and No. 20, belonging to the United States. Calibration history, changes in mass with...

Uncertainties in Interferometric Measurements of Radius of Curvature

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Tony L. Schmitz, Angela Davies, Christopher J. Evans

The radius of curvature of spherical surfaces may be determined using the well-known radius, or optical, bench. In this method, a figure measuring...

A Single ¹⁹⁹Hg⁺ Ion Optical Clock

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

James C. Bergquist, Christopher W. Oates, E A. Curtis, Leo W. Hollberg, Robert E. Drullinger, Wayne M. Itano, David J. Wineland, T Udem

Technologies for Condition-Based Maintenance of Machine Tools

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

M A. Donmez, Kari K. Harper, Kang B. Lee

NIST has embarked upon a research effort to advance the capabilities and promote the continued growth of condition-based maintenance (CBM) technologies for the...

Evaluation of Load Cells for Legal Metrology at NIST

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Kevin L. Chesnutwood

Load cells for use in legal metrology issues are evaluated in accordance with the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) and the International Organization of...

Embedded Power Quality Solutions for Computer Numerical Control Machine Tools

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Bradley N. Damazo, M Stephens, Johannes A. Soons, M A. Donmez

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) research and testing, conducted over many years, has indicated that variations in electric power quality can negatively...

Strengths and Limitations of Surface Texture Characterization Techniques

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Theodore V. Vorburger

Surface finish is important to the function of a wide range of industrial components including highways, ship hulls and propellers, mechanical parts...

Establishment of a Virtual/Physical Standard for Bullet Signature Measurements

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Jun-Feng Song, Theodore V. Vorburger, M Ols

The National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) is currently under development by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the...

Establishment of a Virtual / Physical Standard for Bullet Signature Measurements

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Jun-Feng Song, Theodore V. Vorburger, M Ols

The National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) is currently under development by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the...

Cluster Primary Ion Beam Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry for Semiconductor Characterization

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

John G. Gillen, S V. Roberson, Albert J. Fahey, Marlon L. Walker, J Bennett, R Lareau

We are evaluating the use of polyatomic and cluster primary ion beams for characterization of semiconductor materials by secondary ion mass spectrometry using...

Epoxy Clay Hybrid (ECH) Nanocomposites: Strategies for the Dispersion of Clay Platelets in Amine-Cured Epoxy Resins

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Gale A. Holmes, Karen Ford

Process Monitoring at the National Institute of Standards and Technology: Celebrating 100 Years of Measurement Excellence

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Anthony J. Bur, Kalman D. Migler, S C. Roth

Temperature Monitoring of Capillary Rheometry Using a Fluorescence Technique

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Anthony J. Bur, S C. Roth, H Lobo

A non-contact temperature monitoring technique based on fluorescence spectroscopy was used to measure the temperature of a polymer resin during capillary...

Molecular Measuring Machine Design and Performance

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

John A. Kramar, Jay S. Jun, William B. Penzes, Vincent P. Scheuerman, Fredric Scire, E C. Teague

We have developed a metrology instrument called the Molecular Measuring Machine (M3) with the goal of performing two-dimensional point-to-point measurements...

Precise Frequency Transfer Using a WAAS Satellite with High-Gain Antennas

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Marc A. Weiss, M J. Jensen, P Fenton, E Powers, B Klepczynski

GPS Receivers and NBS-Type Receivers for Common-View Time Transfer: A Study

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Marc A. Weiss, M J. Jensen

1/f PM and AM Noise in Amplifiers and Oscillators

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

F L. Walls, Eva Ferre-Pikal, Steven R. Jefferts

Time and Frequency Measurement at NIST: The First 100 Years

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Donald Sullivan

A U.S. Laser-Cooled Atomic-Clock System for Space

January 1, 2001

Author(s)

Donald Sullivan, Thomas P. Heavner, Leo W. Hollberg, D Meekhof, Thomas E. Parker, William D. Phillips, S L. Rolston, Hugh Robinson, Jon H. Shirley, F L. Walls, Neil Ashby, W Kepstein, L Maleki, D Seidel, R Q. Thompson, S Wu, L Young, R Vessot, E Mattison, A Demarchi