NIST Puts the Twist on Neutrons — Because It Takes One to Know One | NIST
Scientists at NIST have developed a new method to twist neutron beams, a breakthrough that could expand the capabilities of these unique…
Universe in the Balance | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a method to link quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) measurements to the SI unit of mass, providing…
NIST Invents Fundamental Component for ‘Spintronic’ Computing | NIST
NIST has developed a new type of spintronic device that could revolutionize computing by reducing energy consumption and heat generation. The…
JQI Researchers Create ‘Synthetic Magnetic Fields’ for Neutral Atoms | NIST
Researchers at the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI) have developed a new method to create “synthetic magnetic fields” for neutral…
Advanced Atomic Clock Makes a Better Dark Matter Detector | NIST
Researchers at JILA, a joint institute of NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder, have used an advanced atomic clock to improve the…
NIST Develops Novel Ion Trap for Sensing Force and Light | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a novel ion trap geometry that could revolutionize sensing and quantum communication technologies. The…
NIST Therapy for Ultraviolet Laser Beams: Hydrogen-treated Fibers | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a new method to improve optical fibers for transmitting high-power ultraviolet laser light, which is crucial…
First 2D Pictures of a ‘Frequency Comb’ Transform It into a Brush | NIST
Researchers at NIST have created the first 2D images of a “frequency comb” – a tool used for measuring and manipulating…
Light Fantastic: Counting Single Photons at Unprecedented Rates | NIST
NIST scientists have developed a new method to detect individual photons at a rate 10 times faster than existing technology, with lower error…