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(Audio Part 1 of 2) Oral history interview of John T. Yates, Jr., January 23, 2014 / [persons present]: David Lide, J. William Gadzuk, Cedric Powell, Allan Laufer, Jack Rush.
No full textOral history interview of Dr. John Yates at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, MD, on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Dr. Yates discusses his distinguished career in the field of surface chemistry/surface science at NBS/NIST from 1963 to 1980
(Audio Part 2 of 2) Oral history interview of John T. Yates, Jr., January 23, 2014 / [persons present]: David Lide, J. William Gadzuk, Cedric Powell, Allan Laufer, Jack Rush.
No full textOral history interview of Dr. John Yates at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, MD, on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Dr. Yates discusses his distinguished career in the field of surface chemistry/surface science at NBS/NIST from 1963 to 1980
Paul S. Julienne
No full textPAUL SEBASTIAN JULIENNE
NBS/NIST: 1969-1973 and 1974-2013
INDUCTED: 2014
B: 1944, Spartanburg, South Carolina
EDUCATION:
Wofford College, BS (Chemistry), 1965
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, PhD (Chemical Physics), 1969
CITATION:
For pioneering research in the quantum theory of cold, low-energy interactions between atoms, molecules, and light, and its applications to precision measurements and fundamental science.
POSITIONS HELD AT NBS/NIST:
NRC Postdoctoral Research Associate, 1969-1971
NBS Postdoctoral Research Associate, 1971-1973
Chemist, Physical Chemistry Division, Institute for Materials Research, 1974-1977
Chemist, Molecular Spectroscopy Division, National Measurement Laboratory, 1978-1990
Chemist, Molecular Physics Division, Physics Laboratory (PL), 1991-1994
Group Leader, Quantum Processes Group, Atomic Physics Division, PL, 1995-2003
NIST Fellow, Physics Laboratory and Physical Measurement Laboratory, 2003-2013
Fellow, Joint Quantum Institute, NIST and the University of Maryland, 2007-2013
HONORS:
Fellow, American Physical Society (1990)
Department of Commerce Silver Medal (1992), Gold Medal (1998)
Davisson-Germer Prize, American Physical Society (2004)
NIST Samuel Wesley Stratton Award (2004)
Washington Academy of Sciences Annual Award (2005)
Meritorious Presidential Rank Award (2007)
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Physical Society (APS) and APS Divisional Councilor (2007-2010)
American Geophysical Union
National Research Council, Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Science (1994-1998)
Advisory Board, Harvard-Smithsonian Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics (2005-2007)
PUBLICATIONS:
More than 230 publications including:
Thorsheim, H.R., Weiner, J., and Julienne, P.S., "Laser-induced Photoassociation of Ultracold Sodium Atoms", Physical Review Letters, 58, 2420 (1987)
Tiesinga, E., Williams, C.J., Julienne, P.S., Jones, K.M., Lett, P.D., and Phillips, W.D., "A Spectroscopic Determination of Scattering Lengths for Sodium Atom Collisions", Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, 101, 505 (1996)
Weiner, J., Bagnato, V.S., Zilio, S., and Julienne, P.S., "Experiments and Theory in Cold and Ultracold Collisions", Review of Modern Physics 71, 1 (1999)
Deng, L., Hagley, E.W., Wen, J., Trippenbach, M., Band, Y., Julienne, J.S., Simsarian, J.E., Helmerson, K., Rolston, S.L., and Phillips, W.D., "Four-wave Mixing with Matter Waves", Nature, 398, 218 (1999)
Ni, K.K., Ospelkaus, S., de Miranda, M.H.G., Peér, A., Neyenhuis, B., Zirbel, J.J., Kotochigova, S., Julienne, P.S., Jin, D.S., and Ye, J., "A High Phase-space-density Gas of Polar Molecules", Science, 322, 231 (2008)
Chen, C., Grimm, R., Julienne, P.S., and Tiesinga, E., "Feshbach Resonances in Ultracold Gases", Review of Modern Physics 82, 1225 (2010
Kevin Carr
No full textKEVIN CARR
NBS/NIST: 1989-2005
INDUCTED: 2014
B: 27 September 1960, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
EDUCATION:
Widener University, BS (Electrical Engineering), 1982
Hood College, MBA (Graduate Studies)
University of Maryland University College, Executive MS (Technology Management - candidate)
CITATION:
For outstanding leadership of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership and implementing it into a model federal program with national impact on business development, innovation, and job creation.
POSITIONS HELD AT NBS/NIST:
Associate Director, Manufacturing Technology Centers, 1989-1991
Deputy Director, Manufacturing Extension Partnership, 1991-1994
Director, Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, 1994-2005
HONORS:
Presidential Letter of Appreciation, Technology Reinvestment Program (1994)
U.S. Department of Commerce Gold Medal (1997)
Service to America Medal finalist for Business and Commerce (2003)
Innovation in American Government Award (Finalist), Harvard University Kennedy School of Government (2004)
MEMBERSHIPS:
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
PUBLICATIONS:
More than 20 publications including:
Carr, K., Nanzetta, P., Gold, D., and Kreider, C., Manufacturing Extension Partnership: A National Strategy for Manufacturing Excellence, U.S. Department of Commerce (1992)
Carr, K., Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Looking Ahead: A Vision, A Strategy, The Future, U.S. Department of Commerce (1999)
Carr, K., Nanzetta, P., Gold, D., and Kreider, C., The Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Delivering Measurable Returns to Its Clients, National Institute of Standards and Technology (2001)
Carr, K., et. al., The Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Delivering Measurable Returns to Its Clients, National Institute of Standards and Technology (2002)
Carr, K., et. al., The Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Delivering Measurable Returns to Its Clients, Fiscal Year 2002 Results, National Institute of Standards and Technology (2004
Marvin E. Cage
No full textMARVIN E. CAGE
NBS/NIST: 1976-2005
INDUCTED: 2014
B: 1942, Kansas City, Missouri
EDUCATION:
Portland State University, BA (Applied Science), 1964
University of Colorado, PhD (Nuclear Physics), 1969
Postdoctoral Fellow, Birmingham, England, 1969-1971
CITATION:
For materially advancing science and metrology through high accuracy determinations of the quantum Hall effect that contributed significantly to the international adoption of the SI-90 representations of the units of resistance (ohm) and electrical potential (volt).
POSITIONS HELD AT NBS/NIST:
Research Physicist, Electricity Division, National Measurement Laboratory, 1976-1990
Senior Research Physicist, Electricity Division, Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory, 1990-2005
HONORS:
NIST Bronze Medal (1982); U.S. Department of Commerce Gold Medal (1989)
Guest Scientist, CSIRO, Australia (1985)
NIST Research Advisory Committee (1991-1994)
Fellow, American Physical Society (1996)
Graduate School Commencement Address, Cajundome, University of Louisiana (2001)
Adjunct Professor, Department of Physics, University of Maryland (2002)
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Physical Society (APS)
Sigma Xi Society
PUBLICATIONS:
More than 50 NIST publications including:
Tsui, D.C., Gossard, A.C., Field, B.F., Cage, M.E. and Dziuba, R.F., “Determination of the Fine-Structure Constant Using GaAs-AlGaAs Heterostructures’,” Phys. Rev. Lett. 48 (Jan. 1982)
Cage, M.E., Dziuba, R.F., Field, B,F., Williams, E.R., Girvin, S.M., Gossard, A.C., Tsui, D.C., and Wagner, R.J., “Dissipation and Dynamic Nonlinear Behavior in the Quantum Hall Regime,” Phys. Rev. Lett. 51, 1374 (Oct. 1983)
Cage, M.E., Field, B.F., Dziuba, R.F., Girvin, S.M., Gossard, A.C., and Tsui, D.C., “Temperature Dependence of the Quantum Hall Resistance,” Phys. Rev. B 30, 2286 (Aug. 1984)
Ricketts B.W. and Cage, M.E., “Quantized Hall Resistance Measurement at the NML,” IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas., IM-36, 245 (1987)
Cage, M.E., Dziuba, R.F., Elmquist, R.E., Jones, G.R., Olsen, P.T., Phillips, W.D., Shields, J.Q., Steiner, R.L., Taylor, B.N., and Williams, E.R., “NBS Determination of the Fine-Structure-Constant, and of the Quantized Hall Resistance and Josephson Frequency to Voltage Quotient in SI Units,” IEEE Trans. Instrum. Meas., IM-38, 284 (1989)
Cage, M.E., Prange, Richard E., and Girvin, S.M., Editors, Textbook, Chapter 2 “Experimental Aspects and Metrological Applications,” The Quantum Hall Effect, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1987, 2nd Edition (1989
Names Mentioned in Oral History of Oral history interview of Mat (Matthew) Heyman on November 19, 2014
No full textMat Heyman summarizes his 30-year career in media related matters at NBS/NIST from 1978 until his retirement in 2008. He headed up NBS Public and Business Affairs from October 1990 until July 2004 when he became Chief of Staff and served in that position until his retirement in 2008
Towards a Standard Mixed-Signal Parallel Processing Architecture for Miniature and Microrobotics
No full textThe conventional analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) and digital signal processing (DSP) architecture has led to major advances in miniature and micro-systems technology over the past several decades. The outlook for these systems is significantly enhanced by advances in sensing, signal processing, communications and control, and the combination of these technologies enables autonomous robotics on the miniature to micro scales. In this article we look at trends in the combination of analog and digital (mixed-signal) processing, and consider a generalized sampling architecture. Employing a parallel analog basis expansion of the input signal, this scalable approach is adaptable and reconfigurable, and is suitable for a large variety of current and future applications in networking, perception, cognition, and control
Characterization of Metal Powders Used for Additive Manufacturing
No full textAdditive manufacturing (AM) techniques can produce complex, high-value metal parts, with potential applications as critical parts, such as those found in aerospace components. The production of AM parts with consistent and predictable properties requires input materials (e.g., metal powders) with known and repeatable characteristics, which in turn requires standardized measurement methods for powder properties. First, based on our previous work, we assess the applicability of current standardized methods for powder characterization for metal AM powders. Then we present the results of systematic studies carried out on two different powder materials used for additive manufacturing: stainless steel and cobalt-chrome. The characterization of these powders is important in NIST efforts to develop appropriate measurements and standards for additive materials and to document the property of powders used in a NIST-led additive manufacturing material round robin. An extensive array of characterization techniques was applied to these two powders, in both virgin and recycled states. The physical techniques included laser diffraction particle size analysis, X-ray computed tomography for size and shape analysis, and optical and scanning electron microscopy. Techniques sensitive to structure and chemistry, including X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive analytical X-ray analysis using the X-rays generated during scanning electron microscopy, and X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy were also employed. The results of these analyses show how virgin powder changes after being exposed to and recycled from one or more Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) additive manufacturing build cycles. In addition, these findings can give insight into the actual additive manufacturing process
Retrospective Analysis of NIST Standard Reference Material 1450, Fibrous Glass Board, for Thermal Insulation Measurements
No full textThermal conductivity data acquired previously for the establishment of Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1450, Fibrous Glass Board, as well as subsequent renewals 1450a, 1450b, 1450c, and 1450d, are re-analyzed collectively and as individual data sets. Additional data sets for proto-1450 material lots are also included in the analysis. The data cover 36 years of activity by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in developing and providing thermal insulation SRMs, specifically high-density molded fibrous-glass board, to the public. Collectively, the data sets cover two nominal thicknesses of 13 mm and 25 mm, bulk densities from 60 kg∙m-3 to 180 kg∙m-3, and mean temperatures from 100 K to 340 K. The analysis repetitively fits six models to the individual data sets. One data set supports the inclusion of a cubic temperature term and two data sets with low-temperature data support the inclusion of an exponential term in T to improve the model predictions. Physical inte
Charles R. Tilford
No full textCHARLES R. TILFORD
NBS/NIST: 1970-2000
INDUCTED: 2014
B: 1941, Wallace, Idaho
EDUCATION:
University of Notre Dame, BS (Physics), 1963
Iowa State University, PhD (Physics), 1969
CITATION:
For outstanding technical contributions and leadership in developing world-class primary standards and user-support services for rapidly expanding pressure and vacuum dependent industries.
POSITIONS HELD AT NBS/NIST:
Physicist, later Section Chief, Heat Division, Institute for Basic Standards, 1970-1978
Physicist, Thermophysics Division, Center for Thermodynamics and Molecular Sciences, National Measurement Laboratory (NML), 1978-1980
Group Leader, Temperature and Pressure Division, Center for Absolute Physical Quantities, NML, 1980-1990
Group Leader, Thermophysics Division, Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL), 1990-1995
Physicist, Process Measurements Division, CSTL, 1995-2000
HONORS:
NIST Bronze Medal (1981); Department of Commerce Silver Medal (1987), Gold Medals (1995 and 2001)
IR-100 Award (1981)
Woodington Award, Measurement Science Conference (1990)
E.U. Condon Award (1993)
Fellow, American Vacuum Society (1996)
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Physical Society
American Vacuum Society
Sigma XI
PUBLICATIONS:
More than 60 publications including:
Tilford, C.R., “Analytical Procedure for Determining Lengths from Fractional Fringes,” App. Optics, Vol. 16, No. 7, 1857-1860 (1977)
Tilford, C.R., “Reliability of High Vacuum Measurements,” JVST A, Vol. 1, No. 2, 152-162 (1983)
Tilford, C.R., “The Speed of Sound in a Mercury Ultrasonic Interferometer Manometer,” Metrologia 24, 121 (1987)
Tilford, C.R., “Pressure and Vacuum Measurements,” book chapter in Physical Methods of Chemistry,” 2nd ed., Vol. 6: Determination of Thermodynamic Properties, John Wiley & Sons, 101-173 (1992)
Tilford, C.R., “Three and Half Centuries Later - The Modern Art of Liquid-column Manometry,” Metrologia 30, p. 545-552 (1994)
Miller, A.P., Tilford, C.R., and Hendricks, J.H., “A Low Differential-pressure Primary Standard for the Range of 1 Pa to 13kPa,” Metrologia 42 S187-S192 (2005