National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Celebrate World Quantum Day with National Institute of Standards and Technology and JILA theoretical physicist Ana Maria Rey, who explores quantum properties for the most precise measurements, clocks, and sensors. Learn more about Ana and her work. #WorldQuantumDay nist.gov/news-events/ne…
NIST tech is reaching beyond our world – into space! Learn about how NIST’s instruments on satellites and telescopes can help us get a clear look at objects beyond the Earth’s atmosphere: nist.gov/measuring-cosm…
#FindYourPlaceInSpace
NIST researcher Eric Mueller joined Northern Research for the work shown in this video! Their goal is to improve the use of prescribed fires - intentional wildland fires designed to manage the ecosystem - by looking at how embers spread these fires. Check out the video for more details!
NIST and collaborators have developed a 3D printer that can figure out how to print unknown materials, which could lead to printing with recyclable materials. Check out Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s news story to learn more: news.mit.edu/2024/3d-printe…
📸: MIT Center for Bits and Atoms
Space – filled with many unknowns that scientists are trying to figure out. NIST researcher Tammy Lucas is helping astronomers and cosmologists better understand these unknowns by buildings tools to help them. Learn more: nist.gov/news-events/ne…
#FindYourPlaceInSpace
In 1936, a team of National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers, including optical physicist Irvine Gardner, joined National Geographic Society to observe June solar eclipse with a 9-inch astrographic lens Gardner designed. He has 9 patents, including for the wide-angle binocular telescope & range finder.
Welcome! I am Laurie Locascio, the current Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and director of National Institute of Standards and Technology. Previous posts to this account are from the honorable @WalterCopan, who served in these roles from 2017 to 2021. Thanks for following me on X!