January 2025
Top Quantum Stories
CU Boulder successfully spearheaded the launch of Colorado’s newest quantum facility—a collaboration with partners from the state, industry and higher education—dedicated to bringing advances out of the lab and into the real world. The ribbon-cutting was attended many of Colorado’s quantum leaders and advocates, including Governor Jared Polis.
A sampling of coverage:
- CBS News: New facility to support quantum research coming to Colorado
- Quantum Insider: Colorado launches Quantum Incubator to boost innovation, jobs and industry collaboration
- Denver Gazette: New quantum incubator opens in Boulder
- BizWest: University of Colorado spearheads launch of quantum startup incubator
Quantum engineers ‘squeeze’ laser frequency combs to make more sensitive gas sensors
For the first time ever, scientists have used a technique called “quantum squeezing” to improve the gas sensing performance of optical frequency comb lasers, which scientists use to spot methane leaks in the air above oil and gas operations and signs of COVID-19 infections in breath samples from humans.
Making a leap by using “another state to entangle”
JILA and NIST Fellows Ana Maria Rey and James K. Thompson, along with researchers from the University of Strasbourg, have published a study in Physical Review Letters that could open new avenues in quantum information science and quantum computing, offering a potential path for the development of highly entangled and scalable quantum systems.
Professor Adam Kaufman honored with prestigious PECASE Award
The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) represents the highest honor conferred by the U.S. government to early-career scientists and engineers who exhibit extraordinary potential and leadership in their respective fields. Kaufman’s groundbreaking contributions to quantum science have cemented his place among nearly 400 recipients.
Professor Shuo Sun receives NSF CAREER Award for quantum internet research
Sun's five-year grant will fund his innovative approach to advancing quantum information technology by developing high-dimensional quantum systems. These systems aim to enhance the scalability and functionality of future quantum networks, paving the way for a robust quantum internet capable of secure communication and transformative computational power.
