2024 World Quantum Day at CU Boulder
2024 World Quantum Day at CU Boulder
, celebrated on 14 April, is a worldwide initiative to promote the public understanding of quantum science and technology around the world. World Quantum Day invites scientists, engineers, educators, communicators, entrepreneurs, technologists, historians, philosophers, artists, students and others to learn, share and explore the world of opportunity offered by quantum science and technology.
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#WorldQuantumDay was officially launched in 2022, with 200 + events, on 5 continents, in 44+ countries, 193 + cities, in 17 + different languages.
CU Boulder Quantum Advances
A Legacy to Shape the Quantum Future
- Prominent at the top of US News and World Report program rankings forÌýatomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics, quantum physicsÌýand condensed matter physics
- JILA—a joint Institute between CU Boulder and NIST—boasts four Nobel Prize winners and consistently produces quantum research breakthroughs
From Quantum Innovation to Real-World Impact
- ´¡Ìýcontinuous pipeline of top quantum talentÌýhelps Colorado leadÌýthe nation in quantum and quantum-enabling companies
- Innovations from CU Boulder labs haveÌýresulted in the emergence ofÌýinfluential quantum computing companies such as Infleqtion, Quantinuum and Atom Computing
A Tight-Knit Quantum Research Community
- Boulder and the Front Range are home to a globally recognized concentration of quantum scientists, engineers, students and technology experts
- This deeply networked, collaborative culture leadsÌýto mutual learning, advancement and opportunities extending from basic scientific research to practical applications
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Explore Quantum Research & Innovation at CU Boulder
At the heart of Colorado's growing quantum ecosystem
- CU Boulder-convened Quantum Community Coalition unveils vision for Colorado’s ‘Quantum-Ready Workforce’
- Quantum seed grants awarded to advance industry and university innovation projects in Colorado
- CU Boulder research and innovation leaders visit DC, talk quantum, workforce and more
- SPIE commits $100,000 in matching funds to grow Quantum Scholars Program
- Â鶹ÒùÔº. Michael Bennet celebrate quantum hub news, hear from students
- State leaders announce details of bipartisan legislation to accelerate Colorado’s thriving quantum ecosystem, build on CU Boulder’s quantum legacy
- Leadership highlights investment and momentum for collaboration, new projects at quantum engineering lab ribbon cutting
- Pioneering physics center gets $25M
- Sandia Day underscores how national lab partnerships benefit students, researchers and the public
Quantum research and innovation: Real-world impact
- LongPath Technologies, a CU Boulder spinout, leads on methane detection
- New laser-based breathalyzer sniffs out COVID, other diseases in real-time
- An infrared telescope that spans the globe? New grant may make it possible
- A real life Eye of Sauron? New project to spot possible chemical threats in the air
- New NASA grant to support quantum sensors in space
- Colorado's quantum revolution turning state into new Silicon Valley
Recent quantum science and technology advances
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