Microwave Quantum Memories for Hybrid Quantum Systems
Investigate and enhance microwave quantum memories by optimizing spin coherence and superconducting circuits. Develop technologies for storing and retrieving microwave photons to advance hybrid quantum computing.
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Project Description
Project Overview
Hybrid quantum systems combine the strengths of different quantum technologies, such as the fast quantum logic gates of superconducting qubits and the long coherence times of electron spin systems, both operating in the microwave domain. This project investigates materials, circuit designs, and quantum protocols to develop high-efficiency, long-lived spin-based microwave quantum memories strongly coupled to superconducting resonators.
What You Will Do
- Measure and optimize coherence times of spin defects in various material systems.
- Develop and validate superconducting resonator and circuit designs for strong coupling between spin-based memories and microwave resonators.
- Demonstrate and improve techniques for microwave photon storage and retrieval in spin-based memories.
Expected Outcomes
The research is expected to result in enhanced understanding and improved technologies for spin-based quantum memories, potentially enabling robust, long-lived quantum information storage essential for scalable quantum computing.
Why This Matters
Advancing microwave quantum memories supports the development of hybrid quantum computers by integrating fast quantum logic with stable, long-term quantum storage. This contributes to overcoming major hardware challenges and accelerates progress in quantum technologies.
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Supervisor Profile
Prof John JL Morton is a Professor at UCL’s London Centre for Nanotechnology and the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on quantum technologies, especially electron spin resonance and hybrid quantum systems for coherent quantum information processing. He is highly regarded for pioneering work in spin-based quantum memories and quantum control.