The Frustrated Matter of Quantum Spin Liquids | NIST
The article discusses the concept of a “quantum spin liquid” (QSL), a state of matter where electrons’ spins remain random…
Unboxing a New Spin-Triplet Superconductor | NIST
Researchers at the University of Maryland Quantum Materials Center have discovered a new spin-triplet superconductor, uranium ditelluride…
World Metrology Day: Kilogram in the Balance | NIST
The article discusses the transition from the physical kilogram prototype to a quantum-based definition of mass. The author, Jon R. Pratt,…
Rewritten in Our DNA: Measurements for Genome Editing | NIST
Title: NIST Develops DNA Measurement Standards for Genome Editing Summary: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has…
For All Times, For All Peoples: How Replacing the Kilogram Empowers Industry | NIST
The article discusses the recent redefinition of four fundamental SI units – the kilogram, ampere, kelvin, and mole – by the…
Deciphering: The Thrill of a Lifetime | NIST
The article traces the author’s journey from studying mathematics and cryptography to becoming a leader in cryptographic standards at…
Lighting the Way Toward Better Measurements | NIST
The article discusses the importance of light in various measurement standards and technologies. NIST researcher Howard Yoon explains how…
Quantum Information Science: A Q&A With NIST’s Carl Williams | NIST
The article discusses the importance of quantum information science (QIS) and its potential impact on future technologies. QIS combines…
Local Realism, Bell’s Inequality, and T-Shirts: An Entangled Tale | NIST
The article discusses a new quantum standard developed by NIST that combines local realism, Bell’s inequality, and t-shirt designs. The…