This article lists several patents issued in FY2020 by NIST, covering a wide range of scientific and technological innovations. These include advancements in time synchronization, mechanical resonators, quantum computing, superconducting materials, radiation dosimetry, and more. For example, one patent introduces a disciplined clock system that improves time synchronization using GPS signals, while another describes a high-quality mechanical resonator that could replace traditional quartz crystals. In the field of quantum computing, a patent outlines a method for faster entangled state generation, which could improve the speed of quantum operations.
Other notable inventions include a new type of superionic conductor for better batteries, a compact optomechanical gravimeter for space applications, and a 3D printing technique that allows for precise control of material properties. These patents highlight NIST’s role in driving innovation across multiple scientific domains, with potential impacts on technology, industry, and research. Many of these inventions are in the early stages of development and could lead to significant advancements in their respective fields in the coming years.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/tpo/fy2020-patents
Keywords: Quantum state transfer, entangled states, superconducting Josephson junctions
