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The interpretation of quantitative imaging data obtained from Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) studies
In an effort to both reduce and improve the monitoring of radiation dose delivered to patients during computed tomography (CT) procedures, the Dosimetry Group
This project provides measurement solutions that probe the surface and internal structure of polymer membranes used in water purification, and correlate that
The NIST Metabolomics Quality Assurance and Quality Control Materials (MetQual) Program has been created to demonstrate and improve the comparability of
In laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing the laser power levels are typically from 50 W to 1 kW. Power measurements in this range are typically
The Metal Additive Manufacturing Powder (MAMP) Consortium brings together stakeholders to develop deeper understanding of additive manufacturing (AM) metal
The MANTA Program is an ongoing collaboration with laboratories to increase the comparability and reproducibility of their results using non-targeted analysis
Measurements of the performance of engineered organisms are typically not reproducible or comparable across different laboratories. So, to enable meaningful
Communities facing natural hazard risks are often concerned with other risks as well, including sea-level rise, resource depletion, and pandemics. Thus
Evolution poses unique challenges to engineering in living organisms. The successful implementation and development of a sustainable bioeconomy will require
Given the substantial differences between nanoparticles (NPs) and typical organic and inorganic environmental contaminants, new experimental methods and
Accurate measurement of microbial viability is crucial in infectious disease diagnosis and treatment; for development of microbial therapeutics, probiotics and
Aerosols represent the second largest contributor to atmospheric heating after CO 2. Aerosol optical properties are poorly understood, resulting in the largest
A new publication describes METIS, a Metrology Exchange to Innovate in Semiconductors We are seeking comments on the draft publication through February 16, 2024
Latent fingerprints are, by definition, left unintentionally and are obtained using diverse physical and chemical techniques. It follows that the initial
For processes involving wetting between two materials, classically defined metrics such as surface or interface energy and contact angle are only a starting
This project defines metrics, tools, and data for measuring physical infrastructure delivery performance and construction productivity at three levels: (1) task
Building stakeholders need practical information, data, metrics, and tools that can be incorporated into investment choices and policymaking related to
Novel technologies for solar fuel production are expected to increasingly contribute to meeting our nation's environmental and energy needs. Mimicking nature's
First responders, athletes, consumers, and the military rely on protective equipment to prevent blunt trauma from an impact. Understanding of the relationship
NIST researchers in the Biomolecular Structure and Function Group are involved in a joint research program with scientists from the University of Maryland