Noise, Temperature, and the New SI | NIST
NIST has significantly improved its Johnson-noise thermometry system, which is crucial for determining the value of the Boltzmann constant (k)…
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…
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…
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…
120 Years of Data at NIST | NIST
NIST, established in 1901, has been providing critically evaluated data for the scientific community for over a century. The Journal of…