The Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Volume 111 contains several papers related to quantum standards and metrology. These include:
1. Optical Diffraction in Close Proximity to Plane Apertures: This paper tests a pseudo-vectorial theory related to optical diffraction.
2. A Summary of Lightpipe Radiation Thermometry Research at NIST: This paper summarizes research on lightpipe radiation thermometry, a technique for measuring temperature using light.
3. Phase Transformations in High-Tc Superconducting Compounds: This paper investigates phase transformations in high-temperature superconducting compounds, which could be important for quantum computing applications.
4. Variable Magnification With Kirkpatrick-Baez Optics for Synchrotron X-Ray Microscopy: This paper discusses using Kirkpatrick-Baez optics for variable magnification in synchrotron X-ray microscopy, which could be useful for studying quantum materials.
5. NIST Calibration of a Neutron Spectrometer ROSPEC: This paper describes the calibration of a neutron spectrometer by NIST, which is important for measuring neutron energies in quantum systems.
6. Synthetic Incoherence via Scanned Gaussian Beams: This paper proposes a method for creating synthetic incoherence using scanned Gaussian beams, which could be useful for quantum imaging and sensing.
These papers cover various aspects of quantum metrology and standards, including optical diffraction, superconducting materials, X-ray microscopy, and neutron spectroscopy. The research could have implications for developing quantum technologies and standards.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/nist-research-library/journal-research-volume-111
Keywords: Metrology, Diffraction, High-Tc Superconductors
