The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has established several divisions within its Physical Measurement Laboratory to advance measurement science and technology across various critical areas. These divisions focus on developing and maintaining measurement standards, conducting research, and providing services to support U.S. industry, trade, and national priorities.
Key divisions and their focuses include:
1. Applied Physics Division: Advances nanofabrication technologies and develops integrated measurement microsystems
2. Nanoscale Device Characterization Division: Transforms nano- and atom-scale technologies through advanced measurement science
3. Quantum Sensors Division: Develops advanced photon and particle sensors using quantum effects and ultra-low temperatures
4. Quantum Measurement Division: Supports the redefinition of the International System of Units (SI) and provides the physical foundation for the SI
5. Quantum Physics Division: Conducts fundamental measurements and theoretical analyses using quantum physics, quantum optics, and other related fields
6. Radiation Physics Division: Develops and disseminates measurement standards for ionizing radiations and radioactivity
7. Sensor Science Division: Advances measurement science, standards, and applications for various sensing technologies
8. Time and Frequency Division: Maintains the standard for frequency and time interval for the United States and provides official time
9. Office of Weights and Measures: Promotes uniformity in U.S. weights and measures laws, regulations, and standards
These divisions work together to advance measurement science, develop standards, and provide services that support U.S. industry, trade, and national priorities in areas such as advanced manufacturing, national security, clean energy, and more.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/pml/divisions
Keywords: quantum, metrology, standards, measurement, sensors
