Dr. Nikolai N. Klimov is a leading experimental condensed matter physicist and project leader at NIST’s Physical Measurement Laboratory. With expertise in nanofabrication, photonics, and low-dimensional systems, Klimov has made significant contributions to quantum SI metrology, particularly in developing on-chip integrated photonic thermometers that surpass the performance of traditional platinum resistance thermometers.
Klimov’s pioneering work in photonic thermometry has the potential to revolutionize temperature measurement standards, offering a more accurate and portable alternative to the 150-year-old resistance thermometry. His current research focuses on commercializing these photonic thermometry devices through industry collaboration.
In addition to his work on photonic thermometers, Klimov is also developing grating-based devices for neutron interferometric imaging, strongly-interacting hybrid quantum systems, and topologically-ordered systems for quantum information processing on lithium niobate platforms. His contributions have earned him prestigious awards, including the NIST-ARRA Postdoctoral Fellowship and Distinguished Associate Award.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/people/nikolai-klimov
Keywords: photonic thermometers, nanophotonics, quantum SI sensors
