An Assessment of Four Divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

An Assessment of Four Divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology: Fiscal Year 2018 assesses the scientific and technical work performed by four divisions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physical Measurement Laboratory. This publication reviews technical reports and technical program descriptions prepared by NIST staff and summarizes the findings of the authoring panel.Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 The Charge to the Panel and the Assessment Process2 Organization and Mission of the Physical Measurement Laboratory3 Applied Physics Division4 Quantum Electromagnetics Division5 Time and Frequency Division6 Quantum Physics Division7 Key RecommendationsAcronyms