Quantum Science & Technology

For decades, researchers at CU Boulder have been at the forefront of exploring the physics of the universe at its smallest scales—from probing the behavior of the humble electron to chilling atoms down to a fraction of a degree above absolute zero to create new states of matter. Today, they're transforming these quantum insights into new technologies that will benefit the lives of people in Colorado and beyond.

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Faculty Experts on Quantum Science & Technology

To arrange an interview, contact CU Boulder media relations at cunews@colorado.edu:

Quantum Physics

Adam Kaufman

   Fellow, NIST & JILA; Associate Professor Adjoint, Department of Physics
   Expertise: Many-body physics, ultracold atoms, quantum simulation
   Read: "NIST Physicist Adam Kaufman Wins Breakthrough New Horizons in Physics Prize"

Cindy Regal

  Fellow, JILA; Professor, Department of Physics
  Expertise: Quantum nanomechanics, quantum computing, single-atom trapping
  Read: "Optical tweezers achieve new feats of capturing atoms"

Ana Maria Rey

   Fellow, NIST & JILA; Professor Adjoint, Department of Physics
  Expertise: Cold atoms & molecules, many-body systems, quantum information
  Read: "Turning water into ice in the quantum realm"
 

Shuo Sun

   Associate Fellow, JILA; Assistant Professor, Department of Physics
  Quantum optics, nanophotonics, quantum information processing
  Read: "Physicists win prestigious Sloan Fellowships"

Jun Ye

  Fellow, NIST & JILA; Professor Adjoint, Department of Physics
  Expertise: Cold atoms & molecules, optical atomic clocks, precision measurement
  Read: "New laser-based breathalyzer sniffs out COVID, other diseases in real-time"

Quantum Industry

Imaging & Nanoscience

Margaret Murnane

  Fellow, JILA; Distinguished Professor, Department of Physics
   Experise: Ultrafast laser and X-ray science, microscopes of the future
  Read: "'Doughnut' beams help physicists see incredibly small objects"

Henry Kapteyn

  Fellow, JILA; Professor, Department of Physics:
   Expertise: Ultrafast laser and X-ray science, microscopes of the future
  Read: "Keeping up with the Curies: Laser scientists win prestigious physics award"

Quantum Engineering

Scott Diddams

  Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering
   Expertise: Photonics, ultrafast lasers
  "A real-life Eye of Sauron? New project to spot possible chemical threats in the air"

Svenja Knappe

  Associate Research Professor, Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering
   Expertise: Miniaturized quantum sensors, magnetic sensing
  Read: "Physicist-turned-engineer earns international recognition for quantum contributions"

Corey Rae McRae

  Assistant Research Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering
   Expertise: Superconducting quantum computing
  Read: "Is Your Qubit Better Than My Qubit?"

Greg Rieker

  Associate Professor, Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering
   Expertise: Laser-based sensing, air quality
  Read: "Methane leaks are a major factor in climate change. One startup wants to stop them"