Quantum Research and Innovation at CU Â鶹ӰԺ
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The future of quantum is hereÌý
Recognized as one of humanity's greatest opportunities for technological advancement since the microchip, quantum science is poised to open new frontiers of possibility in fields as diverse as aerospace, health, climate and computing.ÌýCU Â鶹ӰԺ is at the leading edge of unlocking this potential.
As a catalyst forÌýColorado's prolificÌýquantum community, CU Â鶹ӰԺ has been driving quantum innovation for decadesÌýthanks to a comprehensive research environment that acceleratesÌýfundamental advances, develops engineering and technical expertise, and engagesÌýstate and national leaders to cultivate aÌýnext-generation economy and workforce equipped to turnÌýgroundbreaking lab discoveries into real-world impact.
CU Â鶹ӰԺ 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 Â鶹ӰԺ and NIST—boasts four Nobel Prize winners and consistently produces quantum research breakthroughs
From Quantum Innovation to Real-World Impact
- AÌýcontinuous pipeline of top quantum talentÌýhelps Colorado leadÌýthe nation in quantum and quantum-enabling companies
- Innovations from CU Â鶹ӰԺ labs haveÌýresulted in the emergence ofÌýinfluential quantum computing companies such as Infleqtion, Quantinuum and Atom Computing
A Tight-Knit Quantum Research Community
- Â鶹ӰԺ 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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At the heart of Colorado's growing quantum ecosystem
- CU Â鶹ӰԺ-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 Â鶹ӰԺ research and innovation leaders visit DC, talk quantum, workforce and more
- SPIE commits $100,000 in matching funds to grow Quantum Scholars Program
- CU and Sen. 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 Â鶹ӰԺ’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 Â鶹ӰԺ 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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