Stephen Eckel, a researcher at NIST, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for his groundbreaking work in cold-atom physics. Eckel has developed the first practical, deployable cold-atom-based device that can measure extremely low pressures with unprecedented precision. This device has applications in advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, and particle accelerators.
The technology developed by Eckel has the potential to be extended to navigation and gravimetry, enabling the creation of secure navigation systems and remote underground mapping capabilities. This innovation could revolutionize various fields, including advanced manufacturing, quantum technology, and geology. Eckel’s recognition through the PECASE award highlights his exceptional contributions to the scientific community and his potential for future leadership in the field.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/2024-pecase-stephen-eckel
Keywords: Cold-atom, Vacuum, Precision, Standard, Quantum
