Armchair Science: DNA Strands That Select Nanotubes Are First Step to a Practical ‘Quantum Wire’ | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a method using tailored DNA strands to selectively purify “armchair” carbon nanotubes, which…
NIST Demo Adds Key Capability to Atom-Based Radio Communications | NIST
NIST researchers have demonstrated an atom-based sensor that can determine the direction of incoming radio signals, a key component for…
Quantum Information Transfer: From Microwaves to Motion to Light | NIST
NIST researchers are developing a quantum information transfer system that combines microwave, mechanical, and optical technologies. The…
New Quantum Key System Combines Speed, Distance | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a new quantum key distribution (QKD) system that can transmit secure keys at over half a million bits per…
Quantum Simulation: Physics at the Edge | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a new quantum simulation technique that allows them to study the behavior of charged particles in materials…
Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography: Draft Project Description Available for Comment | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a draft project description for “Migration to Post-Quantum…
Spotlight: An (Almost) Laser-Free Way to Trap Ions for Quantum Computing | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a new method for trapping and controlling ions in quantum computers, potentially making them more powerful and…
New Quantum Dot Transistor Counts Individual Photons | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a new quantum dot transistor that can count individual photons with high accuracy. The device, called a…
CMVP Validation Authority Updates: Second Drafts of NIST SP 800-140C/D Rev. 1 Available for Comment | NIST
NIST Releases Second Drafts of Updated Cryptographic Standards The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published second…