Quantum- and Nano-Engineering of Light

We study a range of systems from single-electron and single-photon sources, quantum dots, nanostructured mirror coatings, nanoLEDs, to spin squeezing resonators; these systems pave the way for subwavelength manipulation of light, metrology with single quanta and interferometry with strong non-classical correlations.

• Twisted Light
• Structured Illumination at the Nanoscale
• Quantum Opto-Mechanics
• Non-Classical Photonic States
• Laser Development

Quantum- and Nano-Engineering of Matter

We create quantum systems with novel functional features for future precision metrology and new technologies with metrological applications. For example, tailored quantum systems, such as non-classical states of matter and light, have been realised by us, opening new avenues towards entanglement-enhanced interferometry and interferometry below the standard quantum limit, which surpasses any classical measurement scheme.

• Coupling of Atoms and Photons
• Topological systems
• Many-particle Quantum States and Transport
• Quantum Electrical Standards

Enabling Technologies

QuantumFrontiers’ researchers have developed novel light sources, ion and neutral atom chip-scale traps, integrated photonics, and micro-fabrication technologies. We combine these expertise of our researchers to comprehensively and significantly advance the capabilities of quantum systems for applications in metrology.

• Regional TrapFab Facility
• Optical Clock Networks
• Quantum Sensors
• Laser Gradiometers
• Nanomaterials Processing and Characterization

Precision Measurements

QuantumFrontiers researchers are world leaders in the development of laser interferometric readout systems for terrestrial and space-based gravitational wave detectors, accurate optical clocks, satellite gravimetry, and quantum electrical standards. We use these expertise to carry out precision measurements that allow us to explore and potentially uncover new physics.

• Tests of Fundamental Physics
• Quantum Metrological Triangle
• Sub-standard Quantum Limit Interferometry
• Relativistic Geodesy
• Quantum Gravimetry and Inertial Sensing
• Quantum Simulation and Quantum Information Processing

QuantumFrontiers International Research School (QFIRS)

QFIRS integrates and goes beyond regional quantum- and nano-metrology graduate school programmes

QFIRS

• Links physics and engineering
• Provides structured education for PhDs and Postdocs
• Establishes a scientific and alumni network

QFIRS’ Annual Programme includes

• Lecture Weeks
• Professional Skills Workshops
• Alumni events
• Summer schools
• International Schools

Questions? Contact fumiko.kawazoe@aei.mpg.de

We want to support your career in science!

QuantumFrontiers Entrepreneurial Excellence Programme (QuEEP)

QuEEP Supports

• the 3rd mission of universities to “solve societal challenges & transfer innovations”
• QF research to have a sustainable impact on society and the economy
• QF-members with their start-up ideas
  • up to one year half position PhD
  • financial support for technical equipment
  • network and first-hand experience
  

Questions? Contact heiko.bruening@tu-braunschweig.de

We want to support your ideas!

QuantumFrontiers Available Infrastructure

• Hannover Institute of Technology (HITec)
  • Einstein Elevator, VLBAI, Fibre Drawing Tower
  
• Laboratory for Emerging Nanometrology (LENA)
  • Research Centre for Quantum- and Nanometrology
  • Unique combination of high-end Instrumentation
  
• Laboratory for Nano- and Quantum-Engineering (LNQE)
  • Clean room for assembly
  • Interdisciplinary research teams
  
• Epitaxy Competence Center (ec²)
  • Clean rooms for semiconductor based nanotechnology
  

QuantumFrontiers International Research School (QFIRS)

QFIRS integrates and goes beyond regional quantum- and nano-metrology graduate school programmes

QFIRS

• Links physics and engineering
• Provides structured education for PhDs and Postdocs
• Establishes a scientific and alumni network

QFIRS’ Annual Programme includes

• Lecture Weeks
• Professional Skills Workshops
• Alumni events
• Summer schools
• International Schools

Questions? Contact fumiko.kawazoe@aei.mpg.de

We want to support your career in science!

QuantumFrontiers Entrepreneurial Excellence Programme (QuEEP)

QuEEP Supports

• the 3rd mission of universities to “solve societal challenges & transfer innovations”
• QF research to have a sustainable impact on society and the economy
• QF-members with their start-up ideas
  • up to one year half position PhD
  • financial support for technical equipment
  • network and first-hand experience