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Electric-acoustic spectroscopy for intermolecular interactions in solution

NIST’s Material Measurement Laboratory and Communications Technology Laboratory are developing a new spectroscopy for intermolecular interactions. The team is

Metrology in Support of Wireless Innovation

The Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is focused on advancing the measurement science

Smart Grid Communication Networks

While there is a clear need for communication networks supporting reliable information transfer between the various entities in the electric grid, there are

Smart Grid Communications

While there is a clear need for communication networks supporting reliable information transfer between the various entities in the electric grid, there are

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Calibrating Next-Gen Telecom at 5G and Beyond

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NIST’s SAMURAI Measures 5G Communications Channels Precisely

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