quantum information with optical cavities

A core insight underlying quantum information science it that entanglement is a resource. Quantum information processing and networking rely on entanglement generation and distribution, though application protocols currently outpace hardware’s ability to implement them. Advancing quantum hardware is thus crucial to advance quantum capabilities.

Quantum information is stored and processed in individual qubits like single atoms or single photons. To utilize the strengths of both atoms and photons, strong interaction between the two is critical. Our group combines techniques from atomic physics, optical engineering and quantum information science to build new interfaces between individual photons and atomic qubits. Understanding and engineering these atom-photon interactions will unlock new applications and basic science for quantum information purposes.