Title: NIST Team Wins Bronze Medal for Quantum SI-Linked Ionization Chamber Measurements
Summary:
A team of researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been awarded a bronze medal for their innovative work linking ionization chamber (IC) current measurements in radioactivity to the Quantum SI system. This breakthrough allows for more accurate and reliable measurements of radioactivity, forming the basis for transferring primary standards to secondary standards used in most NIST measurement services for radioactive sources.
By establishing this connection to the NIST current standard, the team has revolutionized the measurement paradigm for IC measurements. This eliminates the need to make IC measurements relative to radioactive reference sources, resulting in a more robust measurement chain and a safer work environment. The team’s work has significant implications for improving the accuracy and safety of radioactivity measurements across various applications.
Keywords: Ionization, Quantum SI, Measurement, Radioactivity
