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A new kind of laser developed by Margaret Murnane and Henry Kapteyn's research group could pave the way for practical nuclear clocks—devices that measure time with incredible precision by measuring the "ticking" of thorium atoms.
Nine CU PREP research faculty have been honored with Department of Physics Awards for Outstanding Research and Service, recognizing their exceptional scientific achievements and their meaningful service to our community.
Infleqtion, the quantum technology company founded by Physics Professor and JILA Fellow Dana Anderson, has officially gone public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Infleqtion began trading under the ticker symbol INFQ on February 17, 2026, marking a historic moment for both the company and the broader quantum technology community.
A team of electrical engineering and physics researchers at CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß have built high-performing optical micro-resonators, opening the door for new sensor technologies.
How CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß physics and math senior Megan Thompson found her calling in precision time measurement and the mentors who helped guide her path.
Professor Dana Anderson has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. As a pioneering figure in optical quantum engineering of ultracold atoms, Anderson has long been at the forefront of translating laboratory science into real-world impact.
David Perl-Nussbaum, a postdoctoral research fellow in physics education research, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to conduct research on artificial intelligence-generated computational models in physics education at CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß.
John Cumalat, a Professor of Distinction in the Department of Physics, has been named a 2026 Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award winner. The award celebrates a top faculty member from each Big 12 school, recognizing their excellence in innovation and research.
In a recent gift to the Quantum Scholars program, local optics company Meadowlark Optics is generously supporting $70,000 in scholarships for undergraduates exploring the quantum field at the ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß.
In a study published in Physical Review X Quantum, a team led by JILA and NIST Fellow and ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß physics professor Jun Ye has demonstrated—for the first time—narrow-line laser cooling of a molecule. By utilizing a previously unaddressed transition in the diatomic molecule yttrium monoxide (YO), the researchers have developed a new approach to manipulate internal states and molecular motion with unprecedented precision.