Dr. John Kitching of NIST has received the 2017 FLC Technology Transfer Award for his groundbreaking work on miniature atomic sensors. These sensors, based on clouds of atoms excited by lasers, have been developed into commercial products including atomic clocks, magnetometers, and chip-scale atomic vapor cells. The technology, which was initially a large, tabletop research experiment, has been miniaturized to the size of a grain of rice and can now be mass-produced for various applications.
Kitching’s commitment to collaborating with industry has enabled the commercialization of his innovations, benefiting the public through widespread technological tools. The exceptional technology transfer activity exemplifies NIST’s mission to promote industrial competitiveness and advance technology for public benefit.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/john-kitching-receives-2017-flc-technology-transfer-award
Keywords: Chipscale, Atomic, Sensors, Technology, Innovation
