The Bear Roars The Quantum Revolution: Jun Ye, NIST/JILA Fellow & Adjoint Professor of Physics
In this episode ofThe Bear Roars, Dan dives into the quantum world with Jun Ye, Fellow at NIST, JILA, and Adjoint Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jun is a visionary in precision timekeeping, known for his pioneering work with optical atomic clocks. These innovations earned him global recognition, including the Yuri Milner Breakthrough Prize and the Niels Bohr Medal.
Dan and Jun explore how slowing down atoms using lasers led to unparalleled advancements in measuring time—down to unimaginable precision. They also uncover the science behind relativity, quantum superposition, and the incredible potential of time as an environmental sensor, from detecting earthquakes to mapping Earth’s gravitational shifts.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the cutting edge of physics, the future of quantum technology, or how fundamental science shapes the world around us.
Key Topics:
- The creation of optical atomic clocks and their precision
- How quantum mechanics and Einstein’s relativity intersect in timekeeping
- Using laser-cooled atoms to revolutionize measurements
- Practical applications of time sensors in understanding Earth's dynamics
Click here to learn more about Jun Ye and the Ye Labs at JILA: https://jila.colorado.edu/yelabs/people/ye
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