Abstract As a National Metrology Institute (NMI), the USA National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) scientists, engineers and technology experts conduct research across a
full spectrum of physical science domains. NIST is a non-regulatory agency within the US
Department of Commerce with a mission to promote US innovation and industrial
competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways
that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. NIST research results in the …