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Noise, Temperature, and the New SI | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST has significantly improved its Johnson-noise thermometry system, which is crucial for determining the value of the Boltzmann

New Insights on ‘Captured’ Electrons Could Improve Flash Memory | NIST
February 3, 2025
A new model developed by NIST researchers challenges the long-held industry view of how electrons are captured and

The First Non-Trivial Atom Circuit: Progress towards an Atom SQUID | NIST
February 3, 2025
Researchers at NIST and the University of Maryland have created the first nontrivial “atom circuit” using ultracold gas

NIST Physicists Turn to Radio Dial for Finer Atomic Matchmaking | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST physicists have discovered that radio-frequency (RF) waves can be used as a second “knob” to control interactions

New Roles for National Metrology Institutes in the Post-Redefinition World | NIST
February 3, 2025
The article discusses the evolving role of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) in the post-redefinition of the International System

Mini Toolkit for Measurements: New NIST Chip Hints at Quantum Sensors of the Future | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST researchers have developed a compact quantum sensor chip that could revolutionize precision measurements. The chip, measuring just

NIST Micro Sensor and Micro Fridge Make Cool Pair | NIST
February 3, 2025
Researchers at NIST have developed a microchip that combines a cryogenic sensor and a microrefrigerator, enabling cheaper, faster

NIST’s Electro-Optic Laser Pulses 100 Times Faster Than Usual Ultrafast Light | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST physicists have developed a new type of ultrafast laser that pulses 100 times faster than conventional lasers,

NIST Racetrack Ion Trap is a Contender in Quantum Computing Quest | NIST
February 3, 2025
NIST researchers have developed a new racetrack ion trap that could be a key component in building practical