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End-effector Pose Extrapolation using Wireless Channel State Information

April 21, 2026
Author(s)
Karl Montgomery, Nathan Wei, Jing Geng, Mohamed Hany, Richard Candell
Wireless communications for real-time control is an emerging field. There are many advantages gained by replacing a wired link with wireless; however, wireless brings unique challenges. Applications may need to be designed with wireless communications in

Bridging the Gap between Standards on Random Number Generation: Comparison of SP 800-90 Series and AIS 20/31

January 29, 2026
Author(s)
Elaine Barker, John Kelsey, Kerry McKay, Johannes Mittmann, Matthias Peter, Werner Schindler, Meltem Sonmez Turan
This report studies the cryptographic random number generation standards and guidelines written by BSI and NIST, namely AIS 20/31 and SP 800-90 Series. The aim of this report is to compare these publications, focusing on the similarities and differences of

DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIGITAL TWIN OF A CNC MACHINE TOOL

January 29, 2026
Author(s)
Deogratias Kibira, Guodong Shao
Digital twins enable the intelligent operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools from which a wide range of data can be collected using sensors and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Creating a valid digital twin for a specific purpose

The National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank Specimen Inventory Report

January 29, 2026
Author(s)
Jennifer Ness, Debra Ellisor, Jennifer Hoguet, Amanda Moors, Amanda Capuano, Rebecca Pugh
This report provides a brief background of the National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank (NMMTB), information on the composition of the collection, policies for specimen use, and links to a downloadable and searchable specimen inventory. The inventory covers

Realization of two-dimensional discrete time crystals with anisotropic Heisenberg coupling

January 28, 2026
Author(s)
Eric Switzer, Niall Robertson, Nathan Keenan, Angel Rodriguez, Andrea D'Urbano, Bibek Pokharel, Talat Rahman, Oles Shtanko, Sergiy Zhuk, Nicolas Lorente
A discrete time crystal (DTC) is an out-of-equilibrium phase of matter that spontaneously breaks discrete time-translation symmetry. Previous studies have been limited to a set of models with Ising-like couplings - and mostly only in one dimension - thus

Scanned Squid Microscope with High-speed Electrical Connectivity

January 26, 2026
Author(s)
Ian Haygood, Bochao Xu, John Biesecker, Michael Schneider
We report on a cryogen-free scanned SQUID microscope operating at 4 K, with the capability of up to 40 RF (40 GHz) connections to a device under test. The system utilizes planar gradiometric SQUID loops which are fully shield except for a pair of pickup

Bootstrapping, autonomous testing, and initialization system for Si/Si$_x$Ge$_1-x}$ multi-quantum-dot devices

January 20, 2026
Author(s)
Tyler Kovach, Daniel Schug, Michael Wolfe, Evan MacQuarrie, Patrick Walsh, Jared Benson, Mark Friesen, Mark Eriksson, Justyna Zwolak
Semiconductor quantum dot (QD) devices have become central to advancements in spin-based quantum computing. However, the increasing complexity of modern QD devices makes calibration and control---particularly at elevated temperatures---a bottleneck to

NIST First Call for Multi-Party Threshold Schemes

January 20, 2026
Author(s)
Luis Teixeira D'Aguiar Norton Brandao, Rene Peralta
This document calls for public submissions of multi-party threshold schemes, and other related crypto-systems, to support the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in gathering a public body of reference materials on advanced

The Strategic Role of 2D Nanomaterials in Grid Modernization

January 16, 2026
Author(s)
Matthew Glasscott, James Burgess, Peter Byrley, Maria Fernanda Campa, Mark Griep, Alexander Kirk, Stephanie Mack, Birgit Schwenzer, Ryan Welch, Elisabeth Mansfield
Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials are poised to catalyze the modernization of today's electrical grid into the Resilient Smart Grid (RSG) of the future. This Perspective explores the role of existing and projected 2D nanomaterial-enabled technologies in

Burning Rates of Individual Firebrands on Shredded Paper Beds

January 15, 2026
Author(s)
Savannah Wessies, Jiann Yang
Every year, homes and buildings are destroyed by wildland fires. In most situations, the structures are ignited by firebrands landing on a combustible surface within or in the direct vicinity of the structure. The mass burning rate, which is directly

Certification of Standard Reference Material(R) 1568c Rice Flour

January 15, 2026
Author(s)
Laura Wood, Charles Barber, Colleen Bryan Sallee, Monique Johnson, Shaun Kotoski, Stephen Long, Tomohiro Narukawa, Rick Paul, Nicholas Sharp, John Sieber, Maria Isabel Vega Martinez, James Yen, Lee Yu
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SRM 1568c Rice Flour has value assignments for over 30 analytes, including arsenic species. This material is intended to be used for the evaluation of methods for the determination of elements and

Three-dimensional scene reconstruction using Roman slitless spectra

January 14, 2026
Author(s)
Tri Astraatmadja, Andrew Fruchter, Susana Deustua, Helen Qu, Masao Sako
The \Romanc} Space Telescope will carry out a wide-field imaging and slitless spectroscopic survey of TypeIa Supernovae to achieve one of its main goals, improving our understanding of dark energy. Crucial to this endeavor is obtaining a spectra of the

Automating the Deployment of 5G Open-RAN Testbeds Across Diverse Software Stacks

January 12, 2026
Author(s)
Simeon Wuthier, Fernando Cintron, Bin Hu, Douglas Montgomery
The deployment and management of 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) testbeds is a complex and time-consuming process that often requires significant manual effort and expertise. We present an open-source automation framework that simplifies testbed setup

Certification of Standard Reference Material 2921a

January 12, 2026
Author(s)
David Bunk, David Newton
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard Reference Material® (SRM®) 2921a Human Cardiac Troponin Complex delivers a certified value for the concentration of human cardiac troponin I in a solution of the human cardiac troponin

Consumers' Perceptions, Knowledge, and Adoption Patterns of Battery Electric Vehicles

January 9, 2026
Author(s)
Xiatian Iogansen, Christina Gore, Joshua Kneifel, Sindhuja Lakshmipuram Ranganath, John Helveston
This study analyzes survey data from 1,443U.S. residents collected in 2023 to examine consumer perceptions, knowledge, and adoption patterns of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Findings reveal persistent informational and psychological barriers that

CBRS Sharing Ecosystem Assessment (SEA) Sensor Data Manual

January 8, 2026
Author(s)
Aric Sanders, Anthony Romaniello, Daniel Kuester, Todd Schumann, Adam Wunderlich
The purpose of the National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network (NASCTN) Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) Sharing Ecosystem Assessment (SEA) project is to provide data-driven insight into the CBRS sharing ecosystem's effectiveness

Certification of Standard Reference Material(R) 2890a Water in 1-Octanol

January 8, 2026
Author(s)
Brian Lang, Jacolin Murray, Adam Pintar
Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2890a Water in 1-Octanol is intended for use in validating methods and calibrating instruments for the measurement of trace concentration levels of water. SRM 2890a is a solution of water in 1-octanol which is certified
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