The article discusses the importance of standards in science and technology, using examples from NIST’s work over the past century. NIST has developed standards for fire hydrants, encryption, and electrical measurements, among others. The article also explains the two main types of standards: those that define measurements and those that define specifications. NIST’s mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness through its work on standards.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/feature-stories/why-you-need-standards
Keywords: Post-quantum cryptography, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Quantum computers, Quantum-resistant, Quantum information
