Advancing Diamond-Based Quantum Technologies

Color centers in diamonds are highly promising systems for future quantum technologies. Over several decades of research, they were proven to be strong competitors for quantum sensing, quantum communication and quantum computing. Currently, diamond quantum technologies experience transition from the laboratory optical bench to the prototypes of commercial products in high tech companies. In order to implement this transition, several important problems have to be solved. Particularly, relabel fabrication of diamond nanophotonic structures with functional color centers is crucial.

This project aims to accomplish this task by delivering reproducible, identical systems-on-demand, leading to scalable fabrication of nanophotonic quantum devices suitable for industrial manufacturing. The PhD candidate will engage in advanced research at the intersection of quantum optics, spin physics, and state-of-the-art cleanroom fabrication techniques. The produced nanophotonic quantum devices with functional color centers will be characterized and optimized for specific needs. They will include: a) ultra-high sensitive magnetometers, where PhD student will explore the sensitivity limits, b) quantum repeater nodes with a large quantum register, suitable for quantum error corrections. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to next-generation quantum technologies in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking developments in quantum systems!

Required background: Motivated Master or diploma students in physics, material engineering, electrical engineering or related disciplines, preferably with a strong background in optics, atomic or solid-state physics, nonoengeneering are encouraged to apply.

Type of work: Conduct literature reviews, simulations, and theoretical calculations; design and fabricate nanophotonic devices in a cleanroom environment; characterize optical properties of the fabricated systems; investigation of the color-center-based spin-photon interfaces and investigation of their spin environment by single spin magnetic resonance techniques; contribute to manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publications; participate in conferences and collaborate with other teams.