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- As the snow fell the last weekend in January, 180 undergraduate students gathered in the Duane Physics building at the University of Colorado Boulder for the Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (CU*iP), an annual three-day event sponsored by the American Physical Society.
- Understanding whether and why many-body localization (MBL) happens can help scientists delve into the fundamental laws of nature and unlock new possibilities for technologies like quantum computing, where preventing the loss of quantum information is critical.
- A team of physicists and engineers at the CU Boulder has discovered a new way to measure the orientation of magnetic fields using what may be the tiniest compasses around—atoms. The group’s findings could one day lead to a host of new quantum sensors.
- 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.
- 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.
- To kick off the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in 2025, three Colorado universities in collaboration with Elevate Quantum have announced that a new facility for fostering quantum technologies is coming to Colorado.
- 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.
- 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.
- NSF has named CU Boulder a collaborator on newly announced pilot projects supported by the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) initiative. This groundbreaking effort seeks to accelerate the development of quantum technologies and make cutting-edge tools accessible to researchers nationwide.
- CU Boulder has released a groundbreaking quantum workforce roadmap for Colorado and the Mountain West. The inclusive plan, funded by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and supported by key education, industry and government partners, outlines how we will train and inspire the next-generation quantum workforce.