- Deborah Jin
- Henry Kapteyn
- Konrad Lehnert
- Heather Lewandowski
- Carl Lineberger
- Margaret Murnane
- David Nesbitt
- Robert Parson
- Tom Perkins
- James Thompson
- Mathias Weber
- Carl Wieman
- Jun Ye
Scientists at JILA's Center for AMO Physics investigate how fundamental physical principles determine the structure and behavior of light and matter. They use precision optical instruments, many of which are designed and built at JILA, to probe atoms and molecules and study the flow of energy through molecular systems.
JILAns are committed to sharing their exciting work with members of the public and helping them understand and appreciate the role of physics in their daily lives. Senior scientists give lab tours to students and offer demonstrations, such as “The Physics of Baseball” and “Chemistry in the Kitchen,” through the CU Wizards program. Many young scientists travel to local schools to present science demonstrations; others develop interactive, web-based simulations of important science concepts.
This website offers information regarding the AMO Physics Center's outreach activities, research highlights for visitors with a general background in science, and science sketches that explain JILA's ground-breaking research in terms everyone can understand.