Quantum electro-optics

What is limiting the upscaling of current quantum computing technologies? One might correctly point out to the maturity of the qubit and that this is a question that needs to be answered specifically for each individually quantum computer technology ranging from superconducting qubits over ion trapping to optical quantum computing. A well-functioning electro-optic device technology will be key to each of those quantum computing technologies. For example, the optical readout of superconducting quantum computer requires the at a single photon level up-conversion from the RF-domain to the optical domain.  Or optical and ion quantum computing require highly efficient EO-devices for entangling or routing photons via an electrically controlled high-speed optical switching network.
 
In this project, we will explore novel approaches to realize electro-optical devices and test their feasibility to enable the various quantum technologies. At the core of this investigations is the evaluation of novel electro-optical materials and how to integrate those into devices that need to be operated at cryogenic temperatures.
 

Type of Project: Combination of internship and thesis 

Master's degree: Master of Engineering Technology; Master of Science; Master of Engineering Science 

For more information or application, please contact Christian Haffner (christian.haffner@imec.be)