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Metrology for Nanotechnology
Scientists at the NRC-Institute for National Measurement Standards (NRC-INMS) are helping to nurture the discipline of nanotechnology by developing new standards and measurements techniques. These activities are enabling other researchers and industry to find the potential of new nanosciences while reassuring regulators and the public of their safety and reliability.
Measurement Science—Providing Solutions
NRC-INMS has world-class facilities and state-of-the-art measurement tools and conducts forward-thinking R&D for ensuring the quality of nanoscale particles, nanotubes, and other nanomaterials that will be the building blocks of new technologies across a multitude of markets—from consumer products to construction and from healthcare to homeland security.
- Nanoscale length and size
- Single wall carbon nanotubes
- Nanoscale chemical mapping
- Developing quantum optical standards
- Optical characterization of nanomaterials
- International nanoscale standards activities
- 4th Tri-National Workshop on Standards for Nanotechnology
NANOFACT
"Nanometrology remains in its infancy, but one cannot underestimate its importance to the future development of nanotechnology and nanoscience. In the coming years, we will continue to see the nanometrology sector advance and play a vital role in the future commercialization of nanotechnology, by helping decision makers with their policy strategy, advancing scientists' understanding of phenomena at the nanoscale, and helping product developers and industry in their quest to further advance their R&D and bring nano-based products to market with a high degree of accuracy and reliability."
SRI Consulting Business Intelligence, Nanomaterials
http://www.strategicbusinessinsights.com/explorer/NM/NM-2008-09.shtml
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