The Industrial Physics Forum, held annually at NIST, brings together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to discuss key issues shaping the physics community. In 2005, the event focused on “Advancing Infrastructure for Innovation,” with the first day highlighting NIST’s research in areas like nanotechnology, biosystems, and public safety, including lab tours. The second day addressed policy trends and emerging physics topics, such as quantum information.
This forum provided a platform for sharing knowledge and exploring future directions in physics, including quantum technologies. While no specific quantum standard was discussed, the event emphasized the importance of infrastructure and collaboration in driving innovation in fields like quantum information science.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2005/08/industrial-physics-forum-innovation-infrastructure
Keywords: quantum information, infrastructure for innovation, physics community
