This article details foundational research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) rather than a specific industry standard or protocol. Samuel Márquez González is studying organic transistors that use carbon-based materials to improve energy efficiency. His work focuses on a process called singlet fission, where light energy splits into smaller units to boost performance, which could eventually benefit solar cells and quantum computing devices.
The research is currently in the development phase within NIST’s Nanoscale Spectroscopy Group, with no formal implementation timeframe established for commercial use. While this study does not propose a new standard, it addresses fundamental technical challenges that could support future quantum technologies. González plans to continue his work at the University of Maryland, aiming to help advance the field as a permanent researcher at NIST.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/pokemon-physics-my-journey-perseverance-research
Keywords: singlet fission, organic transistors, exciton dynamics
