UCL
Microwave Quantum Memories
✓ Fully Funded
materials science
quantum mechanics
electronic engineering
microwave systems
quantum memories
quantum technologies
spin defects
superconducting qubits
Develop and optimize spin-based microwave quantum memories by integrating highly coherent spins with superconducting cavities. Advance quantum information storage through innovative materials, circuit designs, and photon retrieval protocols.
AI-generated overview
Quantum Mechanics
Electronic Engineering
Materials Science
Microwave Quantum Memories
Spin Defects
Superconducting Qubits
Project Description
This PhD project explores hybrid quantum systems, combining superconducting qubits and spin-based systems to create long-lived quantum memory devices.
The motivation:
superconducting qubits → fast, ideal for computation
spin systems → extremely long coherence times (up to seconds)
The goal is to bridge both systems to enable efficient quantum storage.
The research will:
measure and optimise coherence times of spin defects
design superconducting resonators and circuits
achieve strong coupling between spins and microwave cavities
develop techniques for storing and retrieving microwave photons
This work contributes to:
scalable quantum computing architectures
high-efficiency quantum memory systems
next-generation quantum technologies
Entry Requirements
Background in:
Physics
Electronic Engineering
Materials Science
or related field
Preferred experience:
magnetic resonance
RF or microwave systems
quantum technologies
2D materials
Strong interest in:
quantum computing
experimental physics
advanced engineering systems
Physics
Electronic Engineering
Materials Science
or related field
Preferred experience:
magnetic resonance
RF or microwave systems
quantum technologies
2D materials
Strong interest in:
quantum computing
experimental physics
advanced engineering systems
How to Apply
Apply via UCL postgraduate application portal
Steps:
apply for Electronic & Electrical Engineering MPhil/PhD
indicate supervisor: Prof John Morton
include a 200-word research interest summary
Contact:
jjl.morton@ucl.ac.uk
Application deadline: Open until filled (rolling basis)
Steps:
apply for Electronic & Electrical Engineering MPhil/PhD
indicate supervisor: Prof John Morton
include a 200-word research interest summary
Contact:
jjl.morton@ucl.ac.uk
Application deadline: Open until filled (rolling basis)
Eligibility
UK/Home
EU
International
Supervisor Profile
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Prof John JL Morton
University College London, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Prof John JL Morton is a professor at UCL specializing in quantum information and spin physics. His research focuses on hybrid quantum systems and developing quantum memories leveraging long coherence spin defects. He works at the London Centre for Nanotechnology and has extensive experience in designing superconducting resonators for quantum technologies.
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