Researchers Demonstrate and Explain Surface Conduction in a Topological Insulator | NIST
Researchers at the University of Maryland and NIST have demonstrated surface-only charge conduction in a topological insulator, a material…
Recommendation for Cryptographic Key Generation: Draft NIST SP 800-133 Rev. 1 Available for Comment | NIST
NIST has released a draft revision of their cryptographic key generation guidelines, SP 800-133 Rev. 1, for public comment. The revision adds…
NIST Team Shows Atoms Can Receive Common Communications Signals | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a new type of sensor that uses cesium atoms to receive common communications signals. The atom-based…
Mercury Atomic Clock Keeps Time with Record Accuracy | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a mercury atomic clock that is at least five times more precise than the current national standard clock based…
NIST’s Quantum Logic Clock Returns to Top Performance | NIST
NIST’s Quantum Logic Clock Returns to Top Performance NIST physicists have upgraded their quantum logic clock, an experimental atomic…
Quantum Computers Will Be Able to Simulate Particle Collisions | NIST
Researchers at NIST and Caltech have developed a quantum algorithm that could revolutionize the way particle collisions are studied. The…
42 Employees Earn DOC Awards | NIST
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded 42 NIST employees with Gold and Silver Medal Awards for their outstanding contributions to…
JILA Team Demonstrates Model System for Distribution of More Accurate Time Signals | NIST
JILA physicists have developed a new timekeeping system that could revolutionize the distribution of highly accurate time signals. The…
NIST and CU-Boulder Physicist Deborah Jin Wins 2003 MacArthur Fellowship ‘Genius Grant’ is Worth $500,000 to Researcher | NIST
Deborah Jin, a physicist at NIST and CU-Boulder, has been awarded a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship worth $500,000. Jin, who works at JILA, a…