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Berry studying nitrogen vacancy diamond metrology for temperature and pressure sensing

2024-10-21
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Tyrus Berry, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, College of Science, received funding for the project: “Nitrogen Vacancy Diamond Metrology for Temperature and Pressure Sensing: Data Assimilation.”

Berry aims to provide the mathematical tools for a robust sensor that can simultaneously measure temperature, pressure, and force over a long range of values in harsh environments. 

The sensor readings will be tied to fundamental physics laws, and the mathematical framework will automatically track any drift in the sensor’s physical parameters in order to provide accurate measurements over extended time periods. 

The mathematical framework will also provide verified uncertainty estimates for all the sensor’s measurements.

Berry will receive total funding of $149,019 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology for this project. Funding began in Sept. 2024 and will end in late Aug. 2027.

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[Press-News.org] Berry studying nitrogen vacancy diamond metrology for temperature and pressure sensing