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Today, Google Quantum AI announced a major expansion of its quantum computing research program, naming Professor and JILA Fellow Adam Kaufman to lead a newly formed neutral atom quantum hardware team. The initiative marks Google’s first large-scale investment in neutral atom quantum computing, a rapidly advancing platform that complements its long‑standing work in superconducting qubits.
In the latest edition of the World University Rankings by Subject from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó physics and astronomy ranked No. 21 in the nation. The rankings are based on surveys of reputation in the subject area among academics and recruiters of graduates, and on citations to research articles.
Ivy Tan, a 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó assistant professor of physics, recently was awarded funding from Ocean Visions for a project she leads that is assessing whether mixed-phase cloud thinning is a viable method for cooling the Arctic and restoring sea ice.
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 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó 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 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó have built high-performing optical micro-resonators, opening the door for new sensor technologies.
How CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó 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 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó in physics education at CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó.