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…
Detecting mid-infrared light, one photon at a time | NIST
Scientists at NIST have developed superconducting nanowire detectors that can efficiently record single photons at mid-infrared wavelengths up…