Comparison of Future Realizations of the Kilogram – Final Report | NIST
The article discusses a final report comparing future realizations of the kilogram standard. The study, completed in late 2016, aimed to…
NIST Physicists Demonstrate Highly Directional Atom Laser from Bose-Einstein Condensate | NIST
NIST physicists have developed a highly directional atom laser using a Bose-Einstein condensate, a significant advancement from the first atom…
‘Tuning’ Graphene Drums Might Turn Conductors to Semiconductors | NIST
Researchers at NIST have discovered a new way to manipulate graphene’s electronic properties using mechanical strain. By suspending a…
NIST and Google to Create New Supply of Chips for Researchers and Tech Startups | NIST
NIST and Google have partnered to create a new supply of specialized chips for researchers and tech startups. The collaboration aims to…
First-Ever Reference Material for Measuring Conversion of Heat to Electrical Energy at High Temps | NIST
NIST has developed the first-ever Standard Reference Material (SRM) 3452 to measure the conversion of heat to electrical energy at high…
Laurie Locascio Confirmed as the 17th NIST Director | NIST
Laurie E. Locascio was sworn in as the 17th director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on April 7, 2022. As NIST…
Thousands of Atoms Swap ‘Spins’ in Quantum Square Dance | NIST
Researchers at NIST have successfully performed a “quantum square dance” with thousands of rubidium atoms, a key step towards…
NIST Physicist Wineland Awarded 2007 National Medal of Science | NIST
NIST physicist David J. Wineland has been awarded the 2007 National Medal of Science for his pioneering work in quantum physics and computing.…
NIST Researchers Resurrect and Improve a Technique for Detecting Transistor Defects | NIST
NIST researchers have revived and improved a technique called charge pumping to detect defects in transistors, which are crucial components in…