Columbia Quantum Initiative Research

Columbia’s mix of theoretical scientists, experimentalists, and engineers pursue curiosity-driven basic research into the quantum world, from photons to atoms and molecules to quantum materials and devices.

We're merging scientific disciplines, using state-of-the-art materials synthesis & structures fabrication approaches, and building bespoke instruments to investigate quantum phenomena. Our collaborative efforts across several quantum research themes are beginning to yield new quantum devices with applications in computers, communications, energy, finance, health, and climate. 

Latest Research

Leaky-wave Metasurfaces: A Perfect Interface Between Free-space and Integrated Optical Systems

New class of integrated nanophotonic devices—a world record in simultaneous control of all four optical degrees of freedom—can convert light initially confined in an optical waveguide to an arbitrary optical pattern in free space.

Centers and Focused Research Groups

Columbia leads multiple significant federal and foundation grants pushing the boundaries of quantum science and engineering.

NSF
NSF Quantum Computing & Information Science Faculty Fellows
Theoretical and experimental images of state-controlled molecular photodissociation (Sr2).
Theoretical and experimental images of state-controlled molecular photodissociation (Sr2).
AFOSR MURI on Ensembles of Molecules in Controlled Quantum States

Grants, Awards, & Honors