About the Atomic Physics Division
The Division, part of NIST's
Physics Laboratory, carries out a broad program of
long-term experimental and theoretical research in atomic physics.
|
|  |
Research Areas
The Atomic Physics Division is divided into five technical groups: |
| |
|
 |
Atomic
Spectroscopy Group: carries out experimental and
theoretical research on atomic spectra, and evaluates, compiles and
disseminates spectral databases on the World Wide Web and printed
publications. |
| |
|
| |
Quantum Processes
Group: develops realistic theoretical
models for cold atom interactions, matter waves, nanoscale devices and
metrology, nanooptics, and quantum information. |
| |
|
| |
Plasma Radiation
Group: measures the electromagnetic emissions of ions and atoms,
and applies the associated experimental diagnostic techniques to advance
fundamental science and future technologies.
|
| |
Laser Cooling and
Trapping Group: studies the radiative manipulation of neutral
atoms and dielectric particles to develop new measurements and processes
with applications to high resolution spectroscopy, atomic clocks, atomic
collisions, atom optics, biomolecular interactions, nanoscale fabrication,
and quantum information. |
| |
|
| |
Quantum Metrology
Group: carries out a program of applied x-ray research and
metrology development coupled with fundamental standards research, new
measurement technologies, and basic physics concepts. |
|
|
Patterned Loading of
Atoms into an Optical Lattice. Diffraction pattern showing the contrast
between atoms coherently loading into every third lattice site, versus every
lattice site. (Read more)
Technical inquiries:
Carl Williams
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Bldg. 221, Rm. A267
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8420
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8420
Website comments: Feedback |
NIST Conferences
NIST Visitor
Info
General NIST inquiries:
Public Inquiries Unit:
(301) 975-NIST (6478)
TTY (301) 975-8295 |
|
|
