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The scanning ultrafast electron microscope in the Bolin Liao lab

Mechanical engineer Bolin Liao to develop platform for imaging and controlling quantum interactions with 2D materials

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UCSB researchers to collaborate in three of NSF's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes
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Co-PI Andrew Jayich will use the new technology to create ion traps like the one shown here, in which colors indicate independent electrodes to control trapped ions.

Galan Moody leads successful effort to secure $1.3 million for advanced 3D printing
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Atomic physicist David Weld selected for 2026 National Brown Investigator Award
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The first-time direct observation of exotic charge-neutral quasiparticles in twisted tungsten diselenide
Lily Collins presents David Gross with his Breakthrough Award
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Lily Collins and David J. Gross, 2026 Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics winner speak onstage during the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 in Santa Monica, California.

UCSB’s David Gross wins Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
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New model explains how single electrons cause damage inside silicon chips
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Matt Perko
A researcher works in the lab of Ania Bleszynski Jayich

Using mechanical inputs to enhance quantum states in sensors
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Researchers demonstrate integrated stabilized laser chips performing clock and quantum operations on a room temperature trapped ion qubit
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California prepares to accelerate quantum research and industry
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UCSB’s Eddleman Quantum Institute announces new round of funding to accelerate quantum research
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A new project aims to understand theoretical aspects of quantum cryptography that could be used to protect computing in the future.

Could quantum computers protect privacy and security?
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A robust new telecom qubit in silicon
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