New Wave: JILA Develops Efficient Source of Terahertz Radiation | NIST
Researchers at JILA, a joint institute of NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder, have developed a highly efficient and durable source of…
‘Sí’ on the New SI: NIST Backs Proposal for a Revamped System of Measurement Units | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is supporting a proposal to revise the International System of Units (SI), the…
Simulating Superconductors with a Touch of Disorder | NIST
Researchers at NIST and the Joint Quantum Institute have developed a novel quantum simulation to study the effect of controlled disorder on…
New Insights on ‘Captured’ Electrons Could Improve Flash Memory | NIST
A new model developed by NIST researchers challenges the long-held industry view of how electrons are captured and released in tiny electronic…
The First Non-Trivial Atom Circuit: Progress towards an Atom SQUID | NIST
Researchers at NIST and the University of Maryland have created the first nontrivial “atom circuit” using ultracold gas atoms. The…
NIST Physicists Turn to Radio Dial for Finer Atomic Matchmaking | NIST
NIST physicists have discovered that radio-frequency (RF) waves can be used as a second “knob” to control interactions between…
New Roles for National Metrology Institutes in the Post-Redefinition World | NIST
The article discusses the evolving role of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) in the post-redefinition of the International System of Units…
Mini Toolkit for Measurements: New NIST Chip Hints at Quantum Sensors of the Future | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a compact quantum sensor chip that could revolutionize precision measurements. The chip, measuring just 1…
NIST Micro Sensor and Micro Fridge Make Cool Pair | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a microchip that combines a cryogenic sensor and a microrefrigerator, enabling cheaper, faster and more…