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CU Boulder and the College of Engineering and Applied Science are leveraging a rich legacy in quantum science and fostering a vibrant ecosystem where academic researchers, government and research laboratories and industry leaders collaborate to transform theories into real-world applications.

“This clock is so precise that it can detect tiny effects predicted by theories such as general relativity, even at the microscopic scale,” said NIST and JILA physicist Jun Ye. The new clock promises improvements in fields such as space navigation, particle searches and tests of fundamental theories.

Professor Bethany Wilcox (Physics) and Graduate Research Fellow Josephine Meyer discuss how courses designed to introduce students to the basics of quantum information science have the opportunity to disrupt some of the systemic inequities that currently plague our educational systems.

The conference—sponsored by the NSF-funded JILA Physics Frontier Center, CUbit and laser company Toptica—invited speakers from NIST and various academic institutions to discuss recent advancements in the field of quantum light, particularly in nonlinear optics, integrated photonics and materials synthesis.

As a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology arriving on campus only a day after it was announced that the Mountain West is receiving a $127 million infusion to bolster quantum technology and workforce, the discussion was energized and timely.

Elevate Quantum, of which CU Boulder is a key partner, has received a Tech Hub Phase 2 implementation award from the Department of Commerce, unlocking more than $127 million in new federal and state funding and cementing the Mountain West as a global leader for quantum innovation.

The third cohort of Infleqtion Graduate Fellowship recipients has been named, recognizing four outstanding first-year physics graduate students. This year’s Infleqtion fellows Natalie Bruhwiler, Yun Ma, Joseph McCarty, and Kai Zhou, join a growing list of students receiving the prestigious industry-sponsored fellowship.

NSF has announced a $20 million grant to CU Boulder to launch the National Quantum Nanofab (NQN) facility, where Colorado researchers and quantum specialists from around the country will be able to design and build incredibly small devices that tap into the world of atoms and photons.

Earlier this year, SPIE, the society for optics and photonics, committed to matching $100K in external gifts to the Quantum Scholars program over the next two years. The substantial commitment has spurred action from industry and donors, resulting in a growing list of supporters.

The award, named after the esteemed German astronomer and mathematician, is awarded annually to around 20 internationally renowned academics. It includes a €45,000 grant and the opportunity to conduct a research project of the recipient's choice at a German research institution.