Title: NIST’s Time and Frequency Division: Maintaining Quantum Standards
The Time and Frequency Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays a crucial role in maintaining the official time and frequency standards for the United States. Their research and service activities in time and frequency metrology are essential for various applications, including quantum computing and atomic clocks.
Nobel Prize-winning research conducted within the division by Dave Wineland and his colleagues focuses on groundbreaking experimental methods for measuring and manipulating individual quantum systems. These techniques are applied to research in quantum information processing, quantum simulation, and other areas, demonstrating NIST’s leadership in advancing quantum technologies.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division
Keywords: quantum information, metrology, atomic clocks, quantum systems
