Welcome to The Colombo Lab at the University of Connecticut!

We are a research group specializing in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics. Our main objective is to gain a deep understanding of the universe by observing it with unparalleled precision. Leveraging our expertise, we design quantum-enhanced sensors and simulators to pursue our goal.

Our scientific vision of harnessing quantum systems encompasses a wide range of applications. Leveraging the unique properties of quantum phenomena, such as entanglement and superposition, is revolutionizing fields like quantum sensing, quantum simulation, and quantum information processing. The possibilities are awe-inspiring, and it is an exciting time to be part of this cutting-edge scientific endeavor.


Latest News

May 2026


Joseph received his Master’s degree! His work has been pivotal in the design and construction of our science cavity!
Good luck Joseph; we already miss you!

May 2026


We finally completed the construction and alignment of the trap laser setup! We now have up to 1W of power at 813nm.
Almost at the same time, the science-cavity structure for the strontium cavity QED experiment has been delivered!

April-May 2026


Great news from our present and former undergraduate researchers!
Chase was awarded a SURF fellowship and will spend the summer as an undergraduate researcher at NIST Gaithersburg.
Phoenix was awarded a fellowship for a PhD in the ECE department at UConn!
Arkyn (Zi) has been admitted into Yale’s Applied Physics Master’s Program.
Jhonjairo (from CCSU) has been admitted into Indiana University’s grad school to pursue a Ph.D. in AMO physics.
Lia will join CUNY Graduate Center for their M.S. in Astrophysics.