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JILA is a joint institute for research and is a collaboration between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. Founded in 1962 as the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, JILA has evolved to focus on a wide range of topics in physical science, including precision measurement, quantum physics, atomic and molecular interactions, and laser technology. The institute is known for its interdisciplinary research and has been home to several Nobel laureates over the years. Researchers at JILA explore complex scientific questions ranging from the behavior of matter and light at the quantum level to the principles underlying the dynamics of biological systems. This cutting-edge research not only advances fundamental science but also leads to technological innovations with wide-ranging applications. JILA’s environment fosters a unique blend of theoretical and experimental research that pushes the boundaries of scientific knowledge.
JILA physicists measured time dilation at the smallest scale ever using atomic clocks just a…
Tiny heat sources cool faster when packed together due to atomic vibrations that force heat…
NIST clock comparison sets new accuracy records, advancing plans to redefine the second with ultra-precise…
A new quantum squeezing technique has allowed researchers to double the speed of their search…
JILA researchers have used a state-of-the-art atomic clock to narrow the search for elusive dark…
JILA physicists have demonstrated a novel atomic clock design that combines near-continuous operation with strong…
JILA researchers have measured hundreds of individual quantum energy levels in the buckyball, a spherical…
JILA scientists have invented a new imaging technique that produces rapid, precise measurements of quantum…
Although most people have never heard of laser frequency combs, they have become essential to…
The JILA strontium atomic clock has set new world records for both precision and stability,…
For the first time, a team of scientists at JILA have used an atomic clock…
Physicists have generated the first laser-like beams of X-rays from a tabletop device, opening the…
By injecting xenon gas into an optical cavity while using a high-power laser to generate…