NIST Physicists ‘Flash-freeze’ Crystal of 150 Ions | NIST
NIST physicists have successfully “flash-frozen” a flat crystal of 150 beryllium ions, a significant advancement in quantum…
‘Tunable’ Network Features Coordinated Frequency Combs | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a tunable, super stable fiber-optic network that can synchronize light waves from different sources across a…
Seventy-One Staff Members Earn Departmental Bronze and Other NIST Awards | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) honored 71 staff members with awards during a ceremony in December 2008, recognizing…
National Institute of Standards and Technology Presents 2014 Awards to Outstanding Employees | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) honored its outstanding employees at a ceremony in Gaithersburg, recognizing their…
A New Era for Atomic Clocks | NIST
This article discusses the rapid advancements in atomic clock technology, led by NIST and JILA, which are pushing the boundaries of precision…
National Institute of Standards and Technology Presents 2015 Awards to Outstanding Employees | NIST
In December 2015, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) honored its employees and former staff for their contributions to…
JILA Strontium Atomic Clock Sets New Records in Both Precision and Stability | NIST
JILA’s experimental strontium atomic clock has set new world records for both precision and stability, making it the most accurate…
Fifty Earn NIST Bronze Medals | NIST
Fifty employees of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) were awarded the Departmental Bronze Medal on December 5, 2007,…
New ‘Quick Test’ Station May Speed Commercialization of Photonic Thermometers | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a new automated system to test and package photonic thermometers, which use light to measure temperature. This…