For decades, CU Boulder has been an international听leader in quantum physics, and in transforming quantum research breakthroughs into real-world applications鈥攆rom lasers that detect methane in the air to new microscopes that can probe the world in never-before-seen detail. Over its 60-year history, JILA鈥攁 joint Institute between CU Boulder and NIST鈥攈as boasted four Nobel听Prize winners. Learn more about our latest quantum science and research discoveries.听

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CU Boulder releases quantum workforce roadmap for economy鈥檚 next big thing

Oct. 31, 2024

Colorado has big quantum chops, but is the workforce ready? A new quantum workforce roadmap led by CU Boulder lays out a bold and inclusive plan for Colorado and the Mountain West.

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Spinout LongPath Technologies to expand methane detection with $162M DOE loan

Oct. 25, 2024

At an event on campus, engineers showed off a laser-based technology that can take a whiff of the air around oil and gas operations, then spot leaking greenhouse gasses in real time.

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New quantum timekeeper packs several clocks into one

Oct. 9, 2024

Quantum physicists at CU Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are paving the way for new kinds of optical atomic clocks, devices that track the passage of time by measuring the natural 鈥渢icking鈥� of atoms.

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Commerce official visits campus to explore quantum research, workforce development

Sept. 26, 2024

Colorado鈥檚 burgeoning role in the quantum revolution was in the spotlight as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves made an official visit to CU Boulder and JILA, a joint institute of CU Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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Protecting data from quantum hackers

Sept. 16, 2024

Assistant Professor Huck Bennett is working to keep data safe from hackers when the quantum revolution comes.

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CU Boulder, Elevate Quantum partners ready for $127M regional quantum boost

July 2, 2024

New federal and state funding will support Elevate Quantum, of which CU Boulder is a key partner, in its efforts to create more than 10,000 jobs and educate 30,000 workers over the next decade.

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Quantum Scholars program draws new sponsors from industry, alumni

June 24, 2024

Up to 40 undergraduates will receive a $2,500 fellowship for participating in Quantum Scholars this year, thanks to generous support from new industry and alumni partners.

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CU Boulder wins $20M to lead National Quantum Nanofab facility

June 20, 2024

A new facility will give researchers from Colorado and across the country a space to think up and design devices that tap into the world of atoms and even smaller things鈥攑otentially leading to new sensors, ultra-fast computer chips and more.

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JILA participates in inaugural showcase on Capitol Hill

May 22, 2024

JILA, a joint institute between CU Boulder and NIST, was represented at the inaugural NSF Quantum Showcase on Capitol Hill. Attending were Professor Heather Lewandowski and graduate student Qizhong Liang, a member of Jun Ye鈥檚 research group.

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CU Boulder to celebrate World Quantum Day April 14

April 11, 2024

Take part in World Quantum Day by learning more about CU Boulder鈥檚 prowess in quantum research and innovation, comprising science and technology advances, real-world impacts and more.

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