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Co-integration of quantum systems for high-bandwidth entanglement distribution
PhD - Gent | Just now
Integrating novel building blocks in a single system
Color centers in diamond provide excellent spin-photon interfaces and long-lived quantum memories, but their readout speed limits communication bandwidth. III-V quantum-dot emitters offer fast optical readout and are highly attractive for quantum communication, but lack the long coherence times required for memory operation. This PhD investigates whether combining both systems can create a hybrid quantum node that combines long-lived storage with high-bandwidth communication. Using micro-transfer printing and heterogeneous photonic integration, the project will develop and experimentally validate new architectures for distributed quantum networks. Ultimately even other building blocks such as quantum wavelength conversion based on periodically poled materials or single photon detectors can be integrated on the chip to build a fully functional system.
Required background: Applied Physics, Photonics, Electronics Engineering
Type of work: Modeling, device fabrication and characterization
Supervisor: Dries Van Thourhout (UGent)
Co-supervisor: Dries Van Thourhout (UGent)
Daily advisor: Simone Atzeni
The reference code for this position is 2027-131. Mention this reference code in your application.