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Through-focus scanning optical microscopy for defect inspection of EUV masks

August 12, 2013

Author(s)

Ravikiran Attota, Vibhu Jindal

The TSOM method provides three-dimensional nanoscale metrology using a conventional optical microscope. Substantial improvements in defect detectability using...

Baseband Corrections for Precision Millimeter Wave Signal Measurements

August 12, 2013

Author(s)

Catherine A. Remley, Saeed Farsi, Dominique Schreurs, Dylan F. Williams, Paul D. Hale, Chih-Ming Wang

Understanding impact of image quality on segmentation accuracy

August 6, 2013

Author(s)

YaShian Li-Baboud, Antonio Cardone, Joe Chalfoun, Peter Bajcsy, John T. Elliott

We introduce a methodology for microscopy settings assessment and segmentation accuracy prediction based on image quality descriptors.

SRM 2492 RHEOMETER USER GUIDE FOR GAP VERIFICATION AND TEST PROTOCOL

July 17, 2013

Author(s)

Chiara F. Ferraris, Jussara Tanesi

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Summary of the Workshop on Information and Communication Technologies Supply Chain Risk Management

July 10, 2013

Author(s)

Celia Paulsen, Jon M. Boyens

There is a great demand from federal departments and agencies for supply chain risk management (SCRM) guidance. This document is a summary of a workshop held...

International Comparison of Surface Roughness, APMP.L-K8

June 17, 2013

Author(s)

Andrew Baker, Siew-Leng Tan, Richard Leach, Lena Jung, Seung Yin Wong, Anusorn Tonmueanwai, Kazuya Naoi, Jaewan Kim, Thomas Brian Renegar, K P Chaudhary, Louise Mostert, Mohamed Amer, Sitian Gao, Chin-Lung Tsai, Ngo N. Anh, Augustinus Drijarkara

Surface roughness calibration services of sixteen countries from four metrology regions are compared through measurements of roughness and step height standards...

Handheld Firefighter Radio Testing

June 11, 2013

Author(s)

Catherine A. Remley, William F. Young, Anthony D. Putorti Jr., Michelle K. Donnelly

Development of a Methodology to Determine Risk of Counterfeit Use

June 5, 2013

Author(s)

Mark Schaffer, Yaw S. Obeng

Counterfeit components have become a multi-million dollar, yet undesirable, part of the electronics industry. The profitability of the counterfeit industry...

Nanofluidic Entropophoresis

May 29, 2013

Author(s)

Samuel M. Stavis, Elizabeth A. Strychalski

Materials testing in hydrogen gas at NIST, Boulder

April 9, 2013

Author(s)

Andrew J. Slifka, Elizabeth S. Drexler, Robert L. Amaro, Damian S. Lauria, James R. Fekete, Katherine R. Eason

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Thermodynamic Evaluation of Low-GWP Refrigerants

April 3, 2013

Author(s)

Mark O. McLinden

Presentation at program review of the Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Washington, DC; April 3, 2013.

Field Standards for Weights and Measures

April 1, 2013

Author(s)

Georgia L. Harris

An article written for the measurement community on whether [field] standards are fit for purpose. Is the equipment used is in testing designed for the...

TRECVID 2012 -- An Overview of the Goals, Tasks, Data, Evaluation Mechanisms, and Metrics

April 1, 2013

Author(s)

Paul D. Over, Jonathan G. Fiscus, Gregory A. Sanders, Barbara L. Shaw, Martial Michel, George Awad, Alan Smeaton, Wessel Kraaij, Georges Quenot

The TREC Video Retrieval Evaluation (TRECVID) 2012 was a TREC-style video analysis and retrieval evaluation, the goal of which was to promote progress in...

CCQM K80 Comparison of value-assigned CRMs and PT materials: creatinine in human serum

February 19, 2013

Author(s)

Johanna Camara, David L. Duewer, Hugo H. Gasca-Aragon, Katrice Lippa, Blaza Toman

Refrigerant Properties for Heat Transfer Analysis

January 27, 2013

Author(s)

Mark O. McLinden

Presentation at 2013 Winter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Dallas, Texas, January 27...

Building Quantum Computers

January 22, 2013

Author(s)

Emanuel H. Knill

Abstract: In theory, quantum computers can be used to efficiently factor numbers, quadratically speed up many search and optimization problems, and enable...

Summary of the Workshop on Cryptographic Key Management Systems (CKMS)

January 10, 2013

Author(s)

Elaine B. Barker, Miles Smid, Dennis Branstad

A workshop was held on September 10-11, 2012 to discuss two documents that have been posted for public comment: SP 800-130 (A Framework for Designing...

Biometrics in a Networked World

December 2, 2012

Author(s)

Kevin Mangold

Challenging Security Requirements for US Government Cloud Computing Adoption

November 19, 2012

Author(s)

Michaela Iorga

The Federal Cloud Strategy, February 8, 2010, outlines a federal cloud computing program that identifies program objectives aimed at accelerating the adoption...

Enhanced WWVB Broadcast

September 26, 2012

Author(s)

John P. Lowe

Enhanced WWVB Broadcast for web site.

Training Excellence: What Does Success Look Like?

August 28, 2012

Author(s)

Carol T. Hockert, Georgia L. Harris

The National Institute of Standards, Office of Weights and Measures has been working the last few years toward compliance with several educational standards in...

Comparison of value-assigned CRMs and PT materials: experimental design and data evaluation

August 22, 2012

Author(s)

David L. Duewer, Hugo H. Gasca-Aragon, Katrice A. Lippa, Blaza Toman

This document provides the tedious mathematical details for OAWG Track B Key Comparisons that is, this document presents and discusses the statistical...

ThermoLit: NIST Literature Report Builder for Thermophysical and Thermochemical Property Measurements

August 20, 2012

Author(s)

Kenneth G. Kroenlein, Vladimir Diky, Chris D. Muzny, Robert D. Chirico, Joe W. Magee, Michael D. Frenkel

This web application provides free and open access to literature information contained in the NIST SOURCE Data Archive,1 and provides an easy-to-use tool for...

Thermal Analysis of Refrigeration Systems Used for Vaccine Storage

August 2, 2012

Author(s)

Michal J. Chojnacky, Gregory F. Strouse

The CDC administers over $3 billion worth of vaccines per year through the Vaccines for Children program. Vaccine storage temperature is critical to maintaining...

Changes to the International Vocabulary of Metrology (VIM) and Proposed Changes to Some Definitions in the Uniform Weights and Measures Law (UWML) in NIST Handbook 130(HB 130)

July 9, 2012

Author(s)

Charles D. Ehrlich

This article provides background information on the development of the International vocabulary of basic and general terms in metrology (VIM) documents over the...

Power Density Rating for Embedded Resistors

July 9, 2012

Author(s)

Jan Obrzut, Jason D. Ferguson, MIchael H. Azarian

The Power Density Ratting (PDR) for Embedded Resistors test method covers procedures for the demonstration of the ability to operate the embedded device safely...

Update on Re-establishing a Facility For Absolute Calibration of Acoustic Emission Sensors per ASTM E1106

July 8, 2012

Author(s)

James R. Fekete

A Guide to Using SRM 2569 to Validate Analytical Methods

May 17, 2012

Author(s)

John R. Sieber, John L. Molloy

A users guide is presented for Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2569 Lead in Paint Films for Childrens Products. This SRM consists of paint films on coupons...

TRECVID 2011 -- An Overview of the Goals, Tasks, Data, Evaluation Mechanisms, and Metrics

May 8, 2012

Author(s)

Paul D. Over, George M. Awad, Jonathan G. Fiscus, Brian Antonishek, Martial Michel, Alan Smeaton, Wessel Kraaij, Georges Quenot

The TREC Video Retrieval Evaluation (TRECVID) 2011 was a TREC-style video analysis and retrieval evaluation, the goal of which remains to promote progress in...

Anti-Drain Requirements for Retail Motor-fuel Dispensers

April 26, 2012

Author(s)

Marc A. Buttler

Two of the most fundamental components that can be found in any liquid fuel dispenser are the measuring device and the hose that transports the metered product...

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