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Physical Measurement Laboratory / Sensor Science Division

Fundamental Thermodynamics Group

Projects/Programs

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background molecule

Cold Core Technology Platform

Ongoing
We are building a cold-atom based sensor program that represents a new approach to metrology—to establish a set of chip-scale tools that enable real-world use
photo of membrane in shock tube

Dynamic Pressure

Ongoing
Manufacturing processes by their very nature require a judicious, time-dependent use of pressure and temperature to transform a base material into a valuable
photonic calorimeter/dosimeter

Photonic Dosimetry

Ongoing
As part of the NIST on a Chip program, the Photonic Dosimetry project is developing in-situ sub-micrometer ionizing-radiation dosimetry and calorimetry leading
SPoT

Photonic Thermometry

Ongoing
Photonic Thermometry is a cutting-edge research program at NIST that aims to break the fundamental limitations of electrical resistance-based thermometry and
pressure measurement items

Pressure

Ongoing
The NIST Thermodynamic Metrology Group (TMG) provides critical research into pressure measurement capabilities improving uncertainties in user facilities and
Alex Rodriguez with data logger

Reliable Vaccine Storage

Completed
We study provider-level vaccine storage and temperature monitoring methods to develop best practice guidance for public health audiences.