Title: Andrew Ludlow Wins Prestigious PECASE Award for Quantum Clock Development
Summary:
Andrew Ludlow, a researcher at NIST, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in recognition of his groundbreaking work on optical lattice atomic clocks. These clocks, developed by Ludlow, represent the most stable and accurate timekeeping devices in the world, with potential applications in advanced communications and a wide range of precision measurements beyond timekeeping.
Ludlow’s expertise in quantum standards and precision measurements has been instrumental in the development of these cutting-edge clocks. The PECASE award highlights the significant impact of Ludlow’s work and the potential for future breakthroughs in science and engineering.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/2016-pecase-andrew-ludlow
Keywords: Metrology, Precision, Quantum
