Dr. Jun Ye, a physicist at NIST and JILA, has been awarded the 2021 Julius Springer Prize for Applied Physics for his groundbreaking work in quantum physics and atomic clocks. Ye’s research focuses on controlling and measuring light-matter interactions with unprecedented precision, using techniques like optical spectroscopy and laser atom trapping. His team has developed the most accurate clock in existence, with a precision of 3 in 10^19, by isolating atoms in optical lattice traps and harnessing their quantum superposition states. Ye’s work has significant implications for timekeeping and quantum technologies, positioning him as a world leader in the field.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/2021-julius-springer-prize-jun-ye
Keywords: Precision, Quantum, Superposition, Spectroscopy, Metrology
