Powered by Quantum Cycles: Cold-Atom Pump | NIST
Scientists at NIST and the University of Maryland have demonstrated a “geometric charge pump” using cold atoms, confirming a…
International Measurement Database Goes Online | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched an international measurement database to facilitate the mutual…
Joint Quantum Institute Created by University of Maryland, NIST and NSA | NIST
The University of Maryland, NIST, and NSA have established the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI) to advance quantum physics research and develop…
Prototype NIST Device Measures Absolute Optical Power in Fiber at Nanowatt Levels | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a prototype device that can measure absolute optical power in optical fibers at the nanowatt level. The…
NIST Announces 2019 Opportunities for Small Businesses | NIST
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced its 2019 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I…
Quantum Quirk: JILA Scientists Pack Atoms Together to Prevent Collisions in Atomic Clock | NIST
JILA scientists have developed a new method to pack atoms closer together in their strontium atomic clock, preventing collisions and improving…
Spotlight: Researcher Aly Artusio-Glimpse Opens a Quantum Window Into RF Measurements | NIST
Title: NIST Researcher Aly Artusio-Glimpse Develops Quantum-Enhanced RF Measurement Technique Summary: NIST researcher Aly Artusio-Glimpse has…
Schroedinger’s Cat in an Atomic Cage | NIST
Scientists at NIST have successfully created a beryllium atom that exists in two separate locations simultaneously, demonstrating a…
NIST Team Directs and Measures Quantum Drum Duet | NIST
NIST researchers have successfully entangled the vibrations of two mechanical drums, each made of about 1 trillion atoms. This is a…