Domaines
Condensed matter
Quantum information theory and quantum technologies
Topological materials, Quantum Transport, Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics
Type of internship
Expérimental Description
A system able to store several quantum states, with the ability to absorb and retrieve a given state on demand, is dubbed a Random-Access Quantum Memory. Such memories can be used in quantum repeaters to improve long-distance quantum communication, but also to provide an alternate parallelism strategy in quantum processors. This PhD project will be about demonstrating high-fidelity storage of microwave quantum states using an ensemble of rare-earth ion spins and interfacing it with a superconducting circuit.
Our current challenge is to achieve strong, adjustable coupling between the spin and superconducting circuit—a pivotal aspect of our research. We will explore a new type of spin system that promises exceptional coherence at zero magnetic field and enhanced coupling strength. The internship will center on fabricating and measuring a test sample to evaluate the performance of this innovative system during the internship. The PhD thesis will center on developing and testing a complete hybrid quantum system able to store and retrieve quantum bits generated by a superconducting circuit into the spin ensemble.
The internship will take place in the physics lab at ENS Lyon, in the quantum circuit group (http://physinfo.fr)
Contact
Audrey Bienfait
Laboratory : laboratoire de physique, ENS de Lyon - umr 5672
Team : ENS de Lyon, Physique
Team Website
Team : ENS de Lyon, Physique
Team Website