Title: NIST’s David Leibrandt Named 2021 APS Fellow for Optical Clock Innovations
Summary:
NIST researcher David Leibrandt has been named a 2021 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in recognition of his exceptional contributions to physics. Leibrandt was honored for his scientific creativity and leadership in developing a highly precise trapped ion optical clock with the lowest reported systematic uncertainty of 0.94 x 10^{-18}. This groundbreaking work has significant implications for applications in timekeeping, navigation, and fundamental physics research. The APS Fellowship is a prestigious distinction awarded to members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of physics.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/2021-aps-fellow-david-leibrandt
Keywords: Ion optical clock, Clock systematic uncertainty, Trapped ion, Clock comparisons, Quantum precision
