Rydberg Atom Thermometer: Principles and Challenges to Commercial Practice

• NIST scientists have developed a new method for measuring temperature extremely accurately by using giant “Rydberg” atoms.
• This atomic thermometer provides accurate measurements “out of the box,” without needing initial factory adjustments, because it relies on the basic principles of quantum physics.
• By using Rydberg atoms’ sensitivity to environmental changes, this technique could simplify temperature sensing in extreme environments, from space to high-precision industries.

Presented by: Noah K. Schlossberger, and Christopher L. Holloway

Electromagnetic Fields Group, National Institute of Standars and Technology (NIST)

U.S. Department of Commerce, Boulder Laboratories

This meeting is free and open to all, not just to Virtual Local Section members.  

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9:00 PM ET Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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7:00 AM ET Thursday, June 26, 2025

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1:00 PM ET Thursday, June 26, 2025

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