An Assessment of Selected Divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology Fiscal Year 2021 (2021) / Chapter Skim
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The Panel on Assessment of Selected Divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology will review the following divisions of the NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory: Quantum Measurement Division, Radiation Physics Division, Sensor Science Division, Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division, and Nanoscale Device Characterization Division. This panel will not access restricted information; the report summarizing its assessment will contain only public release information.
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The Radiation Physics Division provides a unique resource to the United States, serving industrial, medical, and national security needs through its three groups. Its new gamma-radiation dosimetry calibration facility, detector calibration, and brachytherapy source traceability have produced improved calibration capability.
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While the division staff are excellent device engineers and scientists, it would probably be helpful to add some systems design and engineering expertise to the team. The highly respected technical expertise of the Sensor Science Division staff is the foundation for the division's excellent international reputation.
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The staff innovatively develop and apply novel devices and techniques to solve important problems that affect industry, academic researchers, federal government agencies, and society in general. The work of the PML staff is effectively aligned with the NIST mission and is frequently performed in collaboration with researchers from those organizations.
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Each division indicated initiation of strategic planning exercises with an eye toward addressing the current and predicted challenges associated with the limitations of equipment, facilities, and human resources. Effectiveness of Dissemination of Outputs PML staff are effectively disseminating the results of their work through appropriate means that include publication of research results; delivery of standard reference materials and standard reference data; performance of calibrations for industrial, academic, and government customers; participation on standards committees; sponsorship of workshops; and educational programs.
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