The Atomic Devices and Instrumentation group at NIST focuses on developing innovative miniature instruments and sensors using advanced technologies. Their work involves creating compact, low power quantum sensors using a combination of precision atomic spectroscopy, silicon micromachining, and photonics. These devices offer outstanding precision and sensitivity while providing a pathway to large-scale manufacturing and commercialization.
One notable achievement is the development of the chip-scaled atomic clock (CSAC) and its derivative, the chip-scaled atomic magnetometer (CSAM) or micro-optically pumped magnetometer (μOPM). These technologies have been commercialized and have created an economic impact of over $250 million to date. The group is also involved in NIST’s NIST on a Chip program, which aims to develop low-cost, highly manufacturable SI-traceable standards for real-world instruments.
The group actively collaborates with researchers worldwide and offers various opportunities for students and researchers to join their team through programs like SURF and Postdoctoral positions.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/atomic-devices-and-instrumentation
Keywords: Atomic, Spectroscopy, Lasers, Photonics, Precision
