High-precision positioning technologies underpin the 3D optical metrology systems used in semiconductor manufacturing and applied research and development
Read article: Semiconductor metrology: positioning is key
Noise reduction in Josephson junctions could be used in metrology standard
Read article: Quieter quantum device measures electrical current
New laser-based system can resolve processes occurring on the nanosecond timescale
Read article: Frequency comb identifies molecules every 20 nanoseconds
Research could lead to extremely accurate timekeeper
Read article: Resonant excitation of nuclear clock transition spotted at XFEL
Nina Heinig of the Waterloo Advanced Technology Laboratory (WATLab) in Canada discusses the centre’s materials characterization and fabrication services
Read article: Materials characterization and fabrication centre serves academia and industry
This podcast features the nuclear physicist Sandro Kraemer
Read article: Nuclear clocks: why an experiment at CERN brings them closer to reality
Queensgate is betting its portfolio of nanopositioning stages will yield game-changing performance gains
Read article: Incremental gains, continuous improvement: the recipe for success in nanopositioning QA
Steven Judge argues that it would be wrong for countries to revert to imperial measures
Read article: A co-ordinated measurement system is one of humanity’s greatest achievements – we must stick with it
In this podcast we chat about comparing atomic clocks and plans for a free electron laser
Read article: Atomic clocks put Einstein and the Standard Model to the test, UK’s XFEL plans enter design phase
From synchrotron light sources to long-term space missions, nanopositioning specialist Queensgate is eyeing niche markets and extreme operating conditions for its NC series of nanosensors
Read article: Capacitive displacement nanosensors are made to measure in extreme environments
