Postdoc project: Hybrid quantum information processing with atoms and ionsWe are looking for a Postdoc candidate interested in experimental quantum physics. The project targets the engineering and investigation of strongly interacting quantum systems. Specifically, a hybrid quantum system consisting of a single trapped ion and a Bose-Einstein condensate will be studied. These two systems offer currently the longest coherence times. Combining them into a hybrid quantum processor will offer unique opportunities for advanced quantum information processing. The research topics encompass non-equilibrium dynamics in composite quantum systems as well as quantum information processing with the ion embedded into the Bose-Einstein condensate. You should have a strong interest in performing experiments at the forefront of quantum physics. Background knowledge in quantum gases and/or trapped ions is helpful but not required. We will provide a stimulating environment to perform research on the cutting edge of both science and technology. The research efforts take place in a small team with fellow PhD students and postdocs. For further scientific information, please contact . |
PhD project: Quantum information processing with trapped ionsWe have an PhD opening on quantum information processing with single trapped ions. Single ions trapped in a Paul trap currently constitute the most pristine resource for quantum information processing as they are near-perfectly isolated from detrimental environmental influences and their quantums states can be addressed, manipulated, and read out with very high fidelity. We will study the coherence/decoherence of quantum superposition states as well as remote entanglement and the distribution of quantum information between different qubits to lay the foundation of future quantum networks. You should have a strong interest in performing experiments at the forefront of quantum physics. Background knowledge in some relevant techology such as optics, lasers, UHV systems, electronics, data acquisition is helpful (but not required). A theoretical solid background in general quantum physics is very beneficial. We will provide a stimulating environment to perform research on the cutting edge of both science and technology. The research efforts take place in a small team with fellow PhD students and postdocs. For further scientific information, please contact . |
PhD project: Ultracold Fermi gasesWe have an open PhD position on ultracold Fermi gases (currently the only degenerate Fermi gas in the UK). The topic of ultracold Fermi gases currently is very "hot" because it holds the promise to achieve quantum simulation of complex quantum systems that cannot be modeled otherwise. This is very much in the spirit of how Feynman originally perceived a quantum computer. Our work has a specific focus on simulating correlated many-body systems (that means quantum systems involving many particles which strongly interact with each other and show collective or correlated effects, such as superfluidity, superconductivity, quantum magnetism, ...) using ultracold atoms. Conceptually, there is a big influence of ideas from quantum many-body physics and quantum information - practically, we use the tools of atomic physics and quantum optics to obtain the results. You should have a strong interest in performing experiments at the forefront of quantum physics. Background knowledge in some relevant techology such as optics, lasers, UHV systems, electronics, data acquisition is helpful (but not required). A theoretical solid background in general quantum physics is very beneficial. We will provide a stimulating environment to perform research on the cutting edge of both science and technology. The research efforts take place in a small team with fellow PhD students and postdocs. For further scientific information, please contact . |
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