Jun Ye is a distinguished physicist and researcher at NIST and JILA, a joint institute with the University of Colorado Boulder. With a PhD from CU Boulder and extensive experience in atomic physics and quantum technologies, Ye has made groundbreaking contributions to atomic clocks, optical frequency combs, and ultrafast laser systems.
His work has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award, the NIST Samuel W. Stratton Award, and the APS Rabi Prize. Ye’s research has been highly cited, with over 60,000 citations to his work.
As a leader in quantum research, Ye directs initiatives like the CUbit Quantum Initiative and the NSF-funded Q-SEnSE center. His four patents on laser technologies further demonstrate his impact on quantum standards and related technical advancements.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/people/jun-ye
Keywords: Atomic, Clocks, Lasers, Quantum, Precision
