The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a state-of-the-art research facility called the Advanced Measurement Laboratory (AML). This $235 million facility, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, spans 49,843 square meters and is designed to support cutting-edge experiments in nanotechnology and atomic-level measurement.
The AML will enable NIST to provide the sophisticated measurements and standards needed for key 21st century technologies such as nanotechnology, semiconductors, biotechnology, advanced materials, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing. The facility will allow the scientific community to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, ultimately leading to improved productivity, trade, and quality of life.
Some of the research efforts planned for the AML include improved calibrations and measurements of fundamental quantities, development of quantum computing technology, nanoscale measurement tools, and experiments in nanoscale chemistry. The AML is considered the most technically advanced research facility of its kind in the world, with stringent environmental controls on air quality, temperature, vibration, and humidity.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2004/06/nist-launches-advanced-measurement-laboratory
Keywords: measurement, nanotechnology, quantum, technology, standards
