May 2025
Top Quantum Stories
The pursuit of perfect timekeeping
In a recent study published in Science, JILA and NIST Fellows Jun Ye and Ana Maria Rey explore the superexchange processes that occur between atoms in a three-dimensional optical lattice. Their study opens new avenues for exploring quantum magnetism and spin entanglement.
Ramin Ayanzadeh: Shaping the future of quantum systems
Ramin Ayanzadeh, who joined CU Boulder’s Department of Computer Science as an assistant professor in the fall of 2024, focuses his research on trustworthy quantum computing to enhance the reliability and security of quantum systems—including quantum software and computer architecture.
CU Boulder physicist wins Brown Investigator Award
Physics Professor Cindy Regal is one of eight investigators recognized for curiosity-driven research in chemistry or physics who will receive up to $2 million over five years. Regal aims to use the research support to demonstrate quantum entanglement with objects of larger mass than have been entangled before.
Quantum Scholars gain perspective and find community
Students are getting a unique perspective on the quantum field and industry through a program they themselves are helping to shape. Quantum Scholars, which launched in 2023, is providing community and fellowships to students in physics, engineering, mathematics and computer science.
Quantum teleportation gets an ionic 2D upgrade
Researchers at JILA, led by Ana Maria Rey, developed a new protocol for teleporting quantum information in collective spin states of ions within a two-dimensional crystal. The protocol, successfully simulated with up to 300 ions, shows potential for quantum networks and distributed quantum sensing.
Podcast: The Quantum Wave: Technology, Growth and Colorado's Role
Scott Sternberg, executive director of the CUbit Quantum Initiative at CU Boulder, highlights how quantum computers and sensing technologies promise to revolutionize various industries, as well as why Colorado needs to be at the center of this technology and innovation hub.
JILA grad student triumphs at Quantum Science Slam at CLEO 2025
Hoang captivated the audience with her presentation "One, Two, Three Photons"—shedding light onto the quantum world and quantum technology, one photon at a time. She discussed the development of our understanding of light, from rays of light to light as coherent waves that can be created through lasers.
