RESEARCH AREA A
Foundations of Metrology
RELEVANT FIELDS OF RESEARCH
Gravitational Wave Detection
Non-classical light and quantum optomechanics
- Nano-structured mirrors
Nano- and Quantum Engineering
- Electrical quantum effects
- NanoLight
- TrapFab for quantum chips
Fundamental Physics
- Variation of fundamental constants
- Quantum objects in gravity
- Entangled many-body quantum systems
Geodesy and Gravimetry
- Gravimetry with light and matter waves
- Relativistic geodesy with clocks
OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH PROGRAM
The QuantumFrontiers research program is organized into two research areas:
These two research areas consist of research units that represent all of the research topics of our consortium. Using these RUs as foundational pillars, we work together within in QuantumFrontiers via intersectional Topical Groups to drive new science collaborations and new activities.
QUANTUM- AND NANO-ENGINEERING OF LIGHT
- Twisted Light
- Single Photons
- Controlling Light at the Nanoscale
- Quantum Opto-Mechanics
- Non-classical PhotonicStates
- Laser Development
QUANTUM- AND NANO-ENGINEERING OF MATTER
- Coupling of Atoms and Photons
- Topological Systems
- Many-body Quantum States and Transport
- Quantum Electrical Standards
- Atom Interferometry
PRECISION MEASUREMENTS
- Tests of Fundamental Physics
- Quantum Metrological Triangle
- Sub-standard Quantum Limit Interferometry
- Relativistic Geodesy
- Quantum Gravimetry and Inertial Sensing
- Quantum Computation and Simulation
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
- Regional TrapFab Facility
- Optical Clock Networks
- Quantum Sensors
- Laser Gradiometers
- Electron Microscopy
