Physicists probe ‘astonishing’ morphing properties of honeycomb-like material

Physicists probe ‘astonishing’ morphing properties of honeycomb-like material

Oct. 12, 2022

A series of buzzing, bee-like “loop-currents” could explain a recently discovered, never-before-seen phenomenon in a type of quantum material. The findings from researchers at Boulder may one day help engineers develop new kinds of devices, such as quantum sensors or the quantum equivalent of computer memory storage devices.

A magic balance in optical lattice clocks

A magic balance in optical lattice clocks

Oct. 12, 2022

JILA and NIST Fellows Jun Ye and Ana Maria Rey have engineered a new atomic clock design together with their teams—one which demonstrates a better theoretical understanding and experimental control of atomic interactions, leading to a breakthrough in achievable precision.

JILA Fellow and NIST Physicist Adam Kaufman is awarded the 2023 I.I. Rabi Prize in Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) Physics

JILA Fellow and NIST Physicist Adam Kaufman is awarded the 2023 I.I. Rabi Prize in Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) Physics

Oct. 11, 2022

The $10K prize, awarded in odd-numbered years, recognizes influential early-career research in the fields of AMO physics. Kaufman’s groundbreaking work using optical tweezers and other tools to study interactions at the quantum level was cited in the prize letter from the American Physical Society.

Quantum Engineering Initiative (QEI) Collaboration Lab opening to foster high-impact research in quantum engineering

Quantum Engineering Initiative (QEI) Collaboration Lab opening to foster high-impact research in quantum engineering

Oct. 10, 2022

Boulder and NIST researchers will be better able to coordinate their efforts with the recent opening of the QEI Collaboration Lab on Sept. 26. This new 1,500 square foot space in the Engineering Center will encourage cross-campus research and experiments in the high-impact field of quantum engineering.

JILA and NIST Fellow Adam Kaufman wins breakthrough New Horizons in Physics Prize

JILA and NIST Fellow Adam Kaufman wins breakthrough New Horizons in Physics Prize

Sept. 29, 2022

Physicist Adam Kaufman of both JILA and NIST has been awarded the 2023 New Horizons in Physics Prize from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation for his work in advancing the control of atoms and molecules to improve atomic clocks and quantum information processing.

Atom Computing to invest over $100M in new Boulder research, development facility

Atom Computing to invest over $100M in new Boulder research, development facility

Sept. 28, 2022

The latest Silicon Valley startup to expand into Colorado, and a bit Innovation Partner, Atom already has deep connections with Boulder. "It is extremely gratifying to see our recent graduates emerge as the early trailblazers of the rapidly growing quantum industry,” said JILA and NIST Fellow Jun Ye.

Clearing quantum traffic jams under the SU(n) of symmetric collisions

Clearing quantum traffic jams under the SU(n) of symmetric collisions

Sept. 15, 2022

In a new paper published in PRX Quantum, JILA and NIST Fellow Ana Maria Rey and her team of researchers proposed a new method for seeing the quantum effects enabled by SU(n) symmetry in current experimental conditions, something that has been historically challenging for physicists due to the extremely low temperatures such observations generally require.

 NSF funds new electron beam lithography system for quantum engineering, nanofabrication on Boulder campus

NSF funds new electron beam lithography system for quantum engineering, nanofabrication on Boulder campus

Sept. 7, 2022

A new industry-grade 100 kV electron beam writer (EBPG5150plus) will be the only open-access system of its type in Colorado when operational. The device will improve research around quantum engineering and could be a game-changer for interdisciplinary materials and device research in the region.

ColdQuanta acquires Chicago-based quantum startup Super.tech

ColdQuanta acquires Chicago-based quantum startup Super.tech

Aug. 25, 2022

The merger is addressing pressing needs in quantum research for Boulder spinout ColdQuanta—as well as the quantum industry. Both companies are affiliates of Q-NEXT, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Quantum Information Science Research Center led by Argonne National Laboratory.

Seeing quantum weirdness: Superposition, entanglement and tunneling

Seeing quantum weirdness: Superposition, entanglement and tunneling

Aug. 24, 2022

The “coherence” time of quantum systems is often measured in milliseconds. By implementing a new type of entangling operation based on Rydberg atoms, JILA Fellow Adam Kaufman and his team have created Bell states with high fidelity, demonstrating optical clock entanglement for up to four full seconds.

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