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We are working to fabricate and perform low-temperature measurements of CMOS-compatible single electron devices in silicon which could be used as a standard of
The semiconductor industry's remarkable progress in making integrated circuits smaller, faster and cheaper relies on continual improvements in photolithography
Using a detector capable telling how many photons were received, we explored the potential for enhanced measurement resolution in two measurement applications.
We use light created two photons at a time to explore the time needed to cross a barrier. The extreme simultaneity of creation of the two photons allows for
The smallest unit of light is a "photon". Generation, manipulation and measurement of light at or near the fundamental limit of a photon can enhance the
Control over engineering and measuring single cells is an emerging capability of value to increase confidence the sectors of engineering biology, regenerative
Nanopores offer the potential to study a wide range of protein-related phenomena that includes unfolding kinetics, differences in unfolding pathways, protein
Observing and measuring the dynamic changes that take place at the nanometer scale during the synthesis and operation of active nanostructures is vital for
Understanding and measuring synthesis-structure-property relationship at nanoscale is a fundamental step for designing nanoscale structures such as nanotubes
The small mass and force metrology project at NIST leverages the redefinition of the International System of Units (SI) to scale mass and force with electrical
Improved industry standards and better information about the practical implications of integrating historically separate building automation systems are needed
SMART contrast agent project develops multifunctional imaging contrast agents including nano-fabricated agents that can sense and report local properties.
In 2011, the fire departments in the United States responded to more than 484,5001 structure fires. These fires resulted in approximately 2,640 civilian
While there is a clear need for communication networks supporting reliable information transfer between the various entities in the electric grid, there are
While there is a clear need for communication networks supporting reliable information transfer between the various entities in the electric grid, there are
The Smart Grid can be defined as an electric system that uses information, two-way, cyber-secure communication technologies, and computational intelligence in
NIST is charged by the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) with facilitation of interoperability standards to enable successful implementation of
The Smart Grid National Coordination project leads, coordinates and manages the national public-private stakeholder partnership effort to accelerate development
The Smart Grid Program develops and demonstrates smart grid measurement science advances to improve the efficiency, reliability, resilience, and sustainability
The Smart Grid Testbed Facility is a unique set of interconnected modules on the NIST Gaithersburg site. Designed as a platform to measure and characterize
The Smart Grid Testing and Certification Project provides overall coordination and leadership of NIST technical activities in working with industry to support
To enhance network protection against attack, a periodic key refreshment and distribution strategy for better network security has been investigated. While the
Today’s infrastructure and manufacturing rely on communication and sensing networks for the transfer of actionable information using technology to make critical