Nonlinear polaritonics: harnessing collective behaviour of half-light half-matter. This project will advance polaritonics - the cutting-edge interdisciplinary science that aims to harness novel and fascinating properties of strong light-matter interaction in superconductors. The outcomes will underpin the development of the next generation optoelectronic devices for emitting and controlling light.
Towards polaritonics: non-equilibrium dynamics of condensed microcavity polaritons. This research project will contribute to the rapid expansion of the new cutting-edge interdisciplinary science - polaritonics - that aims to harness collective quantum properties of light-matter interaction in semiconductors. Its outcomes will underpin the development of the next generation optoelectronic devices for emitting and controlling light.
Macroscopic quantum state engineering and transport in polaritonic devices. The project aims to demonstrate quantum state engineering and novel transport of hybrid light–matter particles in semiconductors. These particles, called exciton-polaritons, form macroscopic quantum states extending over microns, and display quantum behaviour on an accessible scale. They inherit ultrafast speeds and large nonlinearities from their light (photon) and matter (exciton) constituents, therefore representing a ....Macroscopic quantum state engineering and transport in polaritonic devices. The project aims to demonstrate quantum state engineering and novel transport of hybrid light–matter particles in semiconductors. These particles, called exciton-polaritons, form macroscopic quantum states extending over microns, and display quantum behaviour on an accessible scale. They inherit ultrafast speeds and large nonlinearities from their light (photon) and matter (exciton) constituents, therefore representing an attractive platform for next-generation optoelectronics. This project is designed to enable us to probe fundamental quantum many-body physics on the macroscopic scale, as well as design and test functional components for polaritonic circuits with information storage, transmission, and sensing capabilities.Read moreRead less
Memory and light for integrated quantum systems. Optical quantum information technologies have the potential to change the way we work and play, but there are problems to be overcome: we lack both a memory for quantum information and reliable light sources that can be integrated into quantum networks. This project addresses both these issues and will bring quantum technologies closer to market.
ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. This Centre aims to build sophisticated quantum machines to harness the quantum world for the future health, economy, environment and security of Australian society. It intends to pioneer the designer quantum materials, engines and imaging systems at the heart of these machines. It also solves the most challenging research problems at the interface of basic quantum physics and engineering. The Centre will work with industry partners to tra ....ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. This Centre aims to build sophisticated quantum machines to harness the quantum world for the future health, economy, environment and security of Australian society. It intends to pioneer the designer quantum materials, engines and imaging systems at the heart of these machines. It also solves the most challenging research problems at the interface of basic quantum physics and engineering. The Centre will work with industry partners to translate these research discoveries into practical applications and devices. It will train scientists in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, which is expected to affect Australia’s high-tech economy.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE220100712
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$427,562.00
Summary
Mixing light and matter with complex gauge fields . Quantum fluids of light and electronic matter provide a practical route towards technological applications of collective quantum effects that were previously only possible at extreme conditions. However, progress in harnessing these effects, such as the flow of synchronised particles without resistance, is hindered by the weak interaction of the hybrid light-matter particles with electromagnetic fields. This project aims to engineer artificial ....Mixing light and matter with complex gauge fields . Quantum fluids of light and electronic matter provide a practical route towards technological applications of collective quantum effects that were previously only possible at extreme conditions. However, progress in harnessing these effects, such as the flow of synchronised particles without resistance, is hindered by the weak interaction of the hybrid light-matter particles with electromagnetic fields. This project aims to engineer artificial fields that can easily control these hybrid particles and their flow in semiconductors at ambient conditions. The outcome of this research will benefit the design of low-energy devices and new quantum technologies based on hybrid light-matter quantum fluids.Read moreRead less
Controlling ultracold atomic gases. This project will develop ways to control the quantum state of ultracold atomic gases. These experimentally accessible systems will be used to investigate and understand a huge range of scientific phenomena from stars to superconductors, and enable critical quantum technologies that will revolutionise communications and precision measurement.
A Quantum Matterwave Vortex Gyroscope for Ultrastable Rotation Sensing. This project aims to investigate the basic science underpinning a new rotation sensing technology based on matterwave vortices. Current gyroscopes are susceptible to long-term calibration drifts, which limit their applicability on long timescales where re-calibration is not practical or possible. This project expects to build a matterwave vortex gyroscope and demonstrate that it offers unparalleled long-term stability over ` ....A Quantum Matterwave Vortex Gyroscope for Ultrastable Rotation Sensing. This project aims to investigate the basic science underpinning a new rotation sensing technology based on matterwave vortices. Current gyroscopes are susceptible to long-term calibration drifts, which limit their applicability on long timescales where re-calibration is not practical or possible. This project expects to build a matterwave vortex gyroscope and demonstrate that it offers unparalleled long-term stability over `classical’ gyroscopes based on mechanical and/or optical technology. This could deliver new navigation capabilities, benefitting Australia’s defence forces and nascent space technology industry, as well as enabling slow timescale precision gravimetry for mineral exploration, hydrology, and geology. Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE200100495
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$419,366.00
Summary
Optimising Space-Based Atom Interferometer Design. This theoretical physics project aims to enable high-precision atom interferometry in space. Atom interferometers could allow measurements of unparalleled precision in the low-gravity, low-noise environment of space, however, size, weight, and power constraints must also influence the design of any space-based device. This project expects to develop implementable strategies for the optimal design and performance of space-based atom interferomete ....Optimising Space-Based Atom Interferometer Design. This theoretical physics project aims to enable high-precision atom interferometry in space. Atom interferometers could allow measurements of unparalleled precision in the low-gravity, low-noise environment of space, however, size, weight, and power constraints must also influence the design of any space-based device. This project expects to develop implementable strategies for the optimal design and performance of space-based atom interferometers. This could deliver new space-based sensing capabilities, advancing our capacity to monitor the Earth’s fresh water supply, geology, oceans, and ice caps, as well as precipitating much-needed measurements that probe potential quantum gravitational effects.Read moreRead less
Solid-state quantum communication technology. This project will develop the quantum information devices required to create a quantum communication network for the ultra-secure transmission of data. The key technological challenge is to entangle the quantum state of two crystals separated by kilometres, and maintain this entanglement for many seconds.