Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics
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The Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA) is a renowned joint research institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, specializing in atomic, molecular, optical physics, and related fields.
All labels observed (1)
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| Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2683040 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics Context triple: [JILA, abbreviationFor, Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics]
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Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics is a leading research institute specializing in the study of Earth's atmosphere, planetary science, and space physics, including the design and operation of scientific space missions.
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Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory is a leading University of Arizona research institution focused on planetary science, space exploration, and the study of the solar system and beyond.
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Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research
The Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research is a leading MIT-based research center focused on observational and theoretical studies of the universe, including space-based astronomy and cosmology.
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Space Sciences Laboratory (UC Berkeley)
The Space Sciences Laboratory at UC Berkeley is a leading research center dedicated to the study of space and planetary science, astrophysics, and the development of space missions and instrumentation.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a major research institution dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics, known for its work in observational astronomy, space science, and collaboration with the Harvard College Observatory.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics Target entity description: The Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA) is a renowned joint research institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, specializing in atomic, molecular, optical physics, and related fields.
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A.
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics is a leading research institute specializing in the study of Earth's atmosphere, planetary science, and space physics, including the design and operation of scientific space missions.
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B.
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory is a leading University of Arizona research institution focused on planetary science, space exploration, and the study of the solar system and beyond.
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C.
Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research
The Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research is a leading MIT-based research center focused on observational and theoretical studies of the universe, including space-based astronomy and cosmology.
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Space Sciences Laboratory (UC Berkeley)
The Space Sciences Laboratory at UC Berkeley is a leading research center dedicated to the study of space and planetary science, astrophysics, and the development of space missions and instrumentation.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a major research institution dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics, known for its work in observational astronomy, space science, and collaboration with the Harvard College Observatory.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
joint institute
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physics research institute ⓘ research institute ⓘ |
| affiliatedWith |
National Institute of Standards and Technology
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University of Colorado Boulder ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith | National Institute of Standards and Technology laboratories ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| employs |
postdoctoral researchers
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research scientists ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
astrophysics
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atomic physics ⓘ biophysics ⓘ chemical physics ⓘ molecular physics ⓘ nanoscience ⓘ optical physics ⓘ precision measurement ⓘ quantum information science ⓘ quantum physics ⓘ |
| foundedAs | joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology ⓘ |
| hasFacilityType |
laboratory
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research center ⓘ |
| hasFocus |
applied measurement science
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fundamental physics research ⓘ |
| hasResearchArea |
astrophysically relevant laboratory plasmas
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frequency standards ⓘ laser cooling ⓘ optical clocks ⓘ precision spectroscopy ⓘ quantum many-body physics ⓘ quantum metrology ⓘ ultracold atoms ⓘ |
| hasType | university–federal laboratory partnership ⓘ |
| hosts | graduate students ⓘ |
| knownFor |
contributions to atomic, molecular, and optical physics
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development of optical atomic clocks ⓘ precision measurement research ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Boulder, Colorado ⓘ |
| locatedOnCampusOf | University of Colorado Boulder ⓘ |
| operatedBy |
National Institute of Standards and Technology
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University of Colorado Boulder ⓘ |
| partOf | University of Colorado Boulder campus research infrastructure ⓘ |
| shortName | JILA ⓘ |
| specializesIn | atomic, molecular, and optical physics ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics Description of subject: The Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA) is a renowned joint research institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, specializing in atomic, molecular, optical physics, and related fields.
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