JILA

JILA, formerly known as the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, is a physical science research institute in the United States. JILA is located on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. JILA was founded in 1962 as a joint institute of The University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards & Technology.

JILA
The JILA tower at the University of Colorado
Parent institution
  • University of Colorado Boulder
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology
Established1962 (1962)
FocusPhysical sciences
ChairKonrad Lehnert
Formerly calledJoint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics
Location
Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
Coordinates40°00′27″N 105°16′06″W
Websitejila.colorado.edu
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