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ALE Projects

The Goal of our work

 

Quantum information processing offers the prospect of an entirely new computing paradigm. Information can, in theory, be stored as quantum states and then processed with new computing algorithms that rely on quantum mechanics, rather than the classical operations that underpin current computation techniques.

Our experiments investigate the quantum properties of atom-light interactions. Good understanding and control of these interactions is essential to realise quantum atom-optics based quantum information systems.

We look at techniques that map quantum states between light and atoms. Atoms can potentially store quantum information in a stable manner, while light allows fast transport of quantum information.

We can also use our fine control of atom-light interactions to efficiently detect single atoms. A high efficiency detector of single atoms would be useful for a range of atoms optics experiments.

 

Our research program is a part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Atom Optics (ACQAO).

 

Interested in PhD or Honours Projects?

 

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