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Etched Quantum Dots Shape Up as Single Photon Emitters, NIST Tests Show | NIST
February 3, 2025
Researchers at NIST have developed a new method for creating quantum dots using electron beam lithography and etching,

Spotlight: Differing Device Personalities Come Together for Future Quantum Computing Networks | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST researchers have developed a new device that combines an ion trap and single-photon detector, which could revolutionize

NIST Releases Draft SP 800-56B Rev 2 for Public Comment | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST has released a draft of Special Publication (SP) 800-56B Revision 2 for public comment. This publication focuses

Future ‘Comb on a Chip’: NIST’s Compact Frequency Comb Could Go Places | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST researchers have developed a compact laser frequency comb, a key component for precise measurements of light frequencies.

NIST Electromechanical Circuit Sets Record Beating Microscopic ‘Drum’ | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST physicists have developed a new electromechanical circuit that demonstrates the strongest interaction between microwaves and a vibrating

Teaching the Next Generation of Scientists: PML Reaches out at USA Science and Engineering Festival | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST’s Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) participated in the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington DC, offering interactive

Need Entangled Atoms? Get ‘Em FAST! With NIST’s New Patent-Pending Method | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST physicists have developed a new method to create quantum entanglement among atoms much faster than current methods.

Threshold Schemes for Cryptographic Primitives: NISTIR 8214 | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST has published a new report exploring the potential of threshold schemes for enhancing the security of cryptographic

NIST Releases Draft NISTIR 8214 for Comment: Threshold Schemes for Cryptographic Primitives | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST has released a draft document, NISTIR 8214, which explores the concept of threshold schemes for cryptographic primitives.