Quantum Research and Innovation at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
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The future of quantum is hereÌý
Recognized as one of humanity's greatest opportunities for technological advancement since the microchip, quantum science is poised to open new frontiers of possibility in fields as diverse as aerospace, health, climate and computing.Ìý51³Ô¹ÏÍø is at the leading edge of unlocking this potential.
As a catalyst forÌýColorado's prolificÌýquantum community, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been driving quantum innovation for decadesÌýthanks to a comprehensive research environment that acceleratesÌýfundamental advances, develops engineering and technical expertise, and engagesÌýstate and national leaders to cultivate aÌýnext-generation economy and workforce equipped to turnÌýgroundbreaking lab discoveries into real-world impact.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Quantum Advances
A Legacy to Shape the Quantum Future
- Prominent at the top of US News and World Report program rankings forÌýatomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics, quantum physicsÌýand condensed matter physics
- JILA—a joint Institute between 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and NIST—boasts four Nobel Prize winners and consistently produces quantum research breakthroughs
From Quantum Innovation to Real-World Impact
- AÌýcontinuous pipeline of top quantum talentÌýhelps Colorado leadÌýthe nation in quantum and quantum-enabling companies
- Innovations from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø labs haveÌýresulted in the emergence ofÌýinfluential quantum computing companies such as Infleqtion, Quantinuum and Atom Computing
A Tight-Knit Quantum Research Community
- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the Front Range are home to a globally recognized concentration of quantum scientists, engineers, students and technology experts
- This deeply networked, collaborative culture leadsÌýto mutual learning, advancement and opportunities extending from basic scientific research to practical applications
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At the heart of Colorado's growing quantum ecosystem
- Celebrating World Quantum Day at the Colorado Capitol
- Second round of quantum seed grants awarded to drive innovation and impact
- New quantum incubator in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to propel innovations for real-world impact
- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø releases quantum workforce roadmap for economy's next big thing
- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Elevate Quantum partners ready for $127M regional quantum boost
- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø wins $20M to lead National Quantum Nanofab facility
- Governor Polis signs bill strengthening quantum in Colorado
Quantum research and innovation: Real-world impact
- New sensor can take any gas and tell you what's in it
- Spinout LongPath Technologies to expand methane detection with $162M DOE loan
- Protecting our data from quantum hackers
- New laser-based breathalyzer sniffs out COVID, other diseases in real-time
- An infrared telescope that spans the globe? New grant may make it possible
- Colorado's quantum revolution turning state into new Silicon Valley
51³Ô¹ÏÍø quantum science and technology leaders
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