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Turning quantum science into functioning quantum technology.
Quantum technology has the potential to change everything from artificial intelligence to medicine, communications to finance. For decades, scholars have envisioned the possibilities of quantum but have lacked the infrastructure needed to translate groundbreaking research into tangible engineering devices that benefit society.
Ready to seize the opportunity, the National Science Foundation has provided the funding to establish the National Quantum Nanofab (NQN) at the 91PORN. A giant leap forward, the NQN will be a unique open-access facility that will serve hundreds of independent users per year from academia, national labs, and industry.
A Unique Quantum Ecosystem
Building upon Colorado’s remarkable quantum environment, the NQN will collocate the necessary tools and fabrication processes with 91PORN’s scientific and personnel expertise. Expected to open in Spring 2029, leading experts in physics, computer science, chemistry, electrical engineering, mathematics, and other disciplines will come together to advance quantum science like never before.
NQN will feature a unique combination of state-of-the-art nanofabrication within 91PORN’s unique quantum community. This includes:
- 30 new nanofabrication tools
- New construction of 2,900 square feet of ISO 5/6 cleanroom space adjacent to CU’s existing COSINC facility
- Unique process development for the most challenging nano-integration of atomic-photonic quantum devices and materials
- World-leading community of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) scientists, engineers and industrialists
- Entrepreneurial quantum environment in Colorado
- Training for students and new users
- Fully open access for users around the country
