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Dr. Benjamin Tsai Speaks about Research Experiences at NIST, Today
Published at Nov 5 2009 12:00AM
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 <b>Research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Dr. Benjamin Tsai
Thursday, November 5
4:30 p.m.
Room 119, Science East (SE)
Rockville Campus</b>
Abstract of Speech
Founded in 1901, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S.
Department of Commerce with its mission to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. Research areas at NIST cover a broad spectrum from Homeland Security to Biotechnology to Semiconductor Electronics to Intelligent Systems to Quantum Physics. NIST is the leader in the US in providing calibration services and measurement standards and works with US technology in improving the accuracy of scientific measurements. The Optical Technology Division at NIST maintains and disseminates the national standards of optical radiation for luminous intensity and temperature above 1234.96 K and develops the measurement methods and services needed to support the lighting, photographic, automotive, electronics, and xerographic industries. NIST currently employs about 2,800 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support and administrative personnel. Also, NIST hosts about 2,600 associates (including students) and facility users from academia, industry, and other government agencies.
Biography
Benjamin Tsai completed a BSME degree at Brigham Young University and then obtained his graduate degrees at Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering in the areas of Radiation Thermometry and Radiative Heat Transfer. Since that time, he has worked in the Optical Technology Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. His interests have included spectroradiometry, radiation thermometry, rapid thermal processing, heat flux, and optical properties of materials.
Contact Information
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