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…
NIST’s Electro-Optic Laser Pulses 100 Times Faster Than Usual Ultrafast Light | NIST
NIST physicists have developed a new type of ultrafast laser that pulses 100 times faster than conventional lasers, using common electronics…
NIST Racetrack Ion Trap is a Contender in Quantum Computing Quest | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a new racetrack ion trap that could be a key component in building practical quantum computers. The trap, made…
Quantum Hot Potato: NIST Researchers Entice Two Atoms to Swap Smallest Energy Units | NIST
Researchers at NIST have successfully enticed two beryllium ions to swap the smallest measurable units of energy (quanta) while vibrating in…
Rush a Light Wave and You’ll Break Its Data, say NIST Scientists | NIST
1. Quantum information cannot exceed the speed of light limit, according to new research from NIST and the University of Maryland’s…