Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics

JILA, formerly known as the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, is one of the leading physical science research institutes in the United States.

http://jila.colorado.edu/

Research at JILA ranges from the behavior of ultracold atoms and molecules, through the design of precision optics and lasers, to the processes that shape the stars and galaxies, encompassing these broad categories:

Astrophysics
Atomic and Molecular Physics
Biophysics
Chemical Physics
Nanoscience
Optical Physics
Precision Measurement