Nicholas Ritchie, a researcher at NIST, has made significant contributions to the fields of quantum measurements and automated particle analysis. His early work on quantum measurements, including the first experimental realization of a “weak value” measurement, demonstrated his interest in quantum standards and research. After gaining experience in commercial instrument development at Aspex Corporation, Ritchie joined NIST in 2004, where he has continued his work in automated particle analysis and quantitative x-ray microanalysis.
One of his notable contributions is the development of NISTMonte, a Monte Carlo simulator of electron and x-ray transport. This tool has the potential to significantly impact the field of microanalysis, enabling researchers and analysts to make high-quality measurements. NISTMonte is now fully integrated into another of Ritchie’s projects, DTSA-II – a system for quantitative x-ray microanalysis. As a Fellow of the Microbeam Analysis Society, Ritchie has demonstrated his expertise and commitment to advancing the field of microanalysis, with his work at NIST potentially providing the community with an open-source tool set that helps microanalysts make high-quality measurements.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/people/nicholas-ritchie
Keywords: Monte Carlo, Microanalysis, X-ray, Electron, Transport
