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Rey’s research in atomic and molecular physics explores some of the most challenging and fundamental problems in physics. Working with experimentalists, her innovative theoretical work led to the development of the world’s most accurate atomic clocks. Rey has also developed and tested theories that will enable the construction of a quantum computer.

²ÊÃñ±¦µä has a tradition of excellence in quantum science and technology. Work in the field continues on and off campus in the many companies that have been founded by CU engineering and physics faculty and former students.

The ²ÊÃñ±¦µä has joined the IBM Q Network—a global community of academic institutions, Fortune 500 companies, startups and research labs—with the intent to seek collaborations with IBM Q scientists and engineers through the CUbit Quantum Initiative.

On April 17-18, ²ÊÃñ±¦µä representatives met with leadership at the White House, federal research agencies and in Congress to discuss the university's unique strengths in quantum research.

On February 25–26, 2019, the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä joined other Association of American Universities (AAU) member institutions and industry representatives for the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) "fly-in" in Washington, DC.

In late February, five ²ÊÃñ±¦µä students flew to IBM's Yorktown, New York facility to participate in Q Camp, an intensive 3-day introduction to problem solving on IBM's quantum computing hardware.

The ²ÊÃñ±¦µä Research & Innovation Office announced the results of a new Quantum Explorations in Science and Technology (QuEST) funding opportunity made available in October 2018 to multi-disciplinary, trans-institutional research partnerships that will be competitive for future funding opportunities of the National Quantum Initiative and other quantum research solicitations.

On January 17, 2019, the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä announced the establishment of the CUbit (pronounced Q-bit) Quantum Initiative, a cross-campus initiative for quantum science and technology.