United States · Strontium Optical Clocks · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Jun Ye

Dr. Ye is a Breakthrough Prize and Herbert Walther Award laureate renowned for constructing the world's most precise optical atomic clocks, operating at 19 decimal places.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Strontium Optical Clocks, Ultracold Molecules, Laser Frequency Combs, Precision Measurement
Academic position: JILA Fellow, NIST Fellow & Professor of Physics
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Strontium Optical Clocks, Ultracold Molecules, Laser Frequency Combs are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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