11 Law positions at NIST in United-States

Methods to Evaluate Partition Coefficients of Biologically Active Molecules

provides the thermochemical foundation for new noninvasive breath analysis techniques. Law enforcement applications include the development of breath analysis devices for the quantitative measurement of drug

Determining Local and Nanoscale Structure in Inorganic Materials

.       Levin, I., F. Yang, R. Maier, W.J. Laws, D.S. Keeble, G. Cibin, and D.C. Sinclair, Displacive Order-Disorder Behavior and Intrinsic Clustering of Lattice Distortions in Bi-Substituted NaNbO3. Advanced

Enabling Advanced Functionalities in Photonics using Low-Dimensional Semiconductors

, this realization requires overcoming materials and integration challenges as well as understanding physical laws governing their properties. In this regard, we aim at discovering new material properties

Measurement Science for Nuclear Forensics

an actual or planned nuclear attack. Conclusions drawn from this collected data coupled with law enforcement and intelligence information may support attribution—the identification of those individuals

Incorporating Theory and Domain Knowledge into the Machine Learning of Polymeric Systems

the existence of underlying physics. This project seeks to incorporate physical laws and domain knowledge into machine learning to improve performance with regards to small datasets, extrapolation and

Finite Element and Crystal Plasticity Modeling for the Development of Lightweighting Materials

without expensive die tryouts and new model development costs. In addition, CP-FEM (crystal plasticity-finite element method) modeling allows development of constitutive laws for new materials based

Block Copolymer Lithography

requires increased patterning resolution to continue shrink device dimensions and follow Moore’s law. Block copolymer lithography provides a potential avenue for increasing the resolution of current

Advanced Instrumentation for Fundamental Electrical Measurements

on fundamental constants in the development of quantum electrical standards. The FEM group uses physical laws, quantum invariants, and ultra-precision measurement techniques to create and refine a core set of

Chemical Foundation for Capture and Release of Difficult to Detect Drugs or Drug Metabolites of Abuse

. These compounds may be difficult to detect because of their chemistry, their concentrations, or how they are metabolized in the body. We aim to aid law enforcement personnel in ascertaining recent drug abuse by

Advanced Ballistics Identification

-0004-8 key words Forensic science; Topography measurement; Surface metrology; Ballistics identification; Standard bullet; Standard cartridge case; Law enforcement standard; Eligibility Citizenship: Open