National Laboratories in Colorado & Photonics
There are four national labs that do significant work with photonics, but there are others that utilize photonics on a regular basis
Check out CO-Labs for more information on all of the labs in Colorado.
NCAR
The National Center for Atmospheric Research 
1850 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 497-1000
Tim Killeen, Director
yvonnem@ucar.edu
Strategic plan for the coming decade outlines an ongoing commitment to excellence in the atmospheric science by conducting interdisciplinary research with a world-class work force and state of the art research tools.
Some applications of photonics at NCAR
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LiDAR (laser radar)
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Spectroscopic measurement of atmosphere and vegetation
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Imaging
NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology
325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 497-5285
Kent Rochford, Acting Site Director
Email inquiries@nist.gov
JILA WEBSITE (Joint research between NIST & University of Colorado)
Provides technically advanced optoelectronic measurement capabilities, standards, and traceability, including calibration services for laser detectors, displays and optical fibers, and components. Maintains the primary frequency standard for the United States.
Some applications of photonics at NIST
- The Atomic Clock
- Standards for Fiber Optic Telecommunications
- Basic Research leading to new materials, processes
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Air Resource Laboratory
325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 497-6355
Don Mock, Executive Director
patrick.disterhoft@noaa.gov
The Surface Radiation Research Branch of NOAA’s Air Resources Laboratory conducts research in many aspects of solar radiation at the earth's surface. Primary
emphasis is providing quality surface radiation measurements.
NREL
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401-3393
(303) 275-3000
Richard H. Truly, Director
client_services@nrel.gov
Focuses on energy efficiency and renewable energy technology development in the four major energy use sectors: buildings, industry, transportation, and utilities. Includes extensive photovoltaic research on prototype building.
