atoms and photons for quantum science
We build quantum systems from atoms and photons.
Atoms are nature's mini-laboratories: they are tiny, controllable, and all atoms of a given type are exactly identical. Lasers, meanwhile, are an excellent tool to precisely manipulate individual atoms. Combining these two building blocks opens doors to a wide range of exciting science, from quantum computation to precision sensing to fundamental physics.
We are always seeking curious and motivated graduate students, postdocs and undergraduates. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us.
Montana State University in Bozeman
The Jaffe lab is a research group in the Department of Physics at Montana State University. We are located in Bozeman, a small city in southwestern Montana surrounded by mountains, fields, and rivers that provide incredible beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Yellowstone National Park is 90 miles to our south, and Bridger Bowl and Big Sky ski resorts are right next door. The Gallatin, Jefferson, and Madison rivers come together to form the Missouri River about 30 miles northwest of us.
In addition to the stunning surroundings, Bozeman is home to an active optics community, with both academic and industrial partners. Optics is a major component of both our university research portfolio and the local economy.