The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has requested a budget increase for fiscal year 2015 that includes funding for quantum science research. This proposal is currently under review as part of a government initiative to strengthen American innovation and industrial competitiveness. While the budget supports the development of measurement science, the article does not specify a particular quantum standard or protocol being developed.
The additional funding aims to help industry and government partners advance quantum technologies and improve national security. NIST plans to use these resources to strengthen research facilities, facilitating the transfer of new technologies from the lab to the market. However, the announcement does not provide a specific implementation timeline for when these quantum advancements or standards might be finalized.
Keywords: NIST, measurement science, quantum science
