Five NIST researchers have been recognized with prestigious 2009 Arthur S. Flemming Awards for their groundbreaking work in various fields. Steven Brown was honored for his advances in light measurement and environmental remote sensing. Marla Dowell received her award for leading the world’s most comprehensive laser metrology program. John Kitching was recognized for developing ultra-miniature devices that bring atomic measurement precision to a wide range of applications. Dietrich Leibfried was honored for his research innovations in quantum computing, particularly for conceiving and demonstrating a versatile and productive way to make a quantum bit (qubit). Eite Tiesing received his award for his prolific work on controlling and understanding the interactions of ultracold atoms.
The Flemming Awards, established in 1948, honor outstanding career federal employees who have between three and 15 years of government service. The awards recognize exceptional work in applied science, engineering and mathematics, basic science, and managerial or legal achievement.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2010/06/five-nist-scientists-win-flemming-awards
Keywords: Quantum, Computing, Metrology, Devices, Precision
