The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing fundamental electromagnetic technologies and standards to support U.S. communications, microelectronics, sensors, and manufacturing industries. Key areas of focus include:
1. Electromagnetic measurement science and standards development
– Extended frequency range and lowered uncertainty in measurements
– New connection interfaces for on-wafer, connector, and over-the-air (OTA) measurements
– Direct traceability to the fully quantum International System of Units (SI)
2. Robotic antenna range and field strength measurement facility
– Development of new robotic antenna range and field strength measurement facility
– Advancement of antenna theory, field sampling methods, and signal processing
3. Traceable measurements of electromagnetic power and materials properties
– Development of traceable primary standards and measurement services
– Assessment of over-the-air device performance in the presence of distortion
4. Superconducting electronic devices and circuits
– Development of novel superconducting devices for improved measurement techniques
– Applications in energy-efficient computing, quantum computing, and high dynamic range RF components
5. Rydberg-atom-based sensor technologies
– Development of compact sensors for electric field measurements with traceability to the quantum SI
– Applications in field strength probe calibrations, RF power measurements, and blackbody radiation measurements
These developments aim to provide better measurement services to U.S. industry, support the design, development, and deployment of advanced communications systems, and ensure the reliability of measurements worldwide through traceability to international standards.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/fundamental-electromagnetic-technologies-and-standards
Keywords: Quantum, Measurement, Traceability, Metrology, Standards
