America's future prosperity and security may rely in part on the exotic properties of quantum mechanics. Research on quantum information (QI) … more
This project is developing new standards using Josephson junctions, superconductor-based devices whose quantum behavior makes them perfect … more
Quantum-based communication and measurement systems that use novel quantum states of light are being developed around the world. However, the … more
Quantum coherent materials have become important in magnetic sensors as well as information processing technology. For magnetic sensors, … more
Single photons are the fundamental particles for all optical measurements. Single photon detectors made from avalanche photodiodes or … more
Imaging in the terahertz frequency range enables the detection of concealed weapons and other contraband (e.g., explosives under clothing) without … more
NIST’s Microscopic Drum Could Link Electromagnetic, Mechanical Motion at Quantum Level
New Wave: JILA Develops Efficient Source of Terahertz Radiation
High Frequency Characterization of Contact Resistance and Conductivity of Platinum Nanowires*
Measurement crosstalk between two phase qubits coupled by a coplanar waveguide
Dark pulse quantum dot diode laser
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