Quantum

For decades, CU Boulder has been an international leader in quantum physics, and in transforming quantum research breakthroughs into real-world applications—from lasers that detect methane in the air to new microscopes that can probe the world in never-before-seen detail. Over its 60-year history, JILA—a joint Institute between CU Boulder and NIST—has boasted four Nobel Prize winners. Learn more about our latest quantum science and research discoveries.