QUROPE Quantum Information Processing and Communication in Europe

Research in our group focuses on quantum optics and technology. Quantum optics studies various phenomena in light-matter interaction, where the quantum properties of the light and matter play an important role. Quantum technology is an emerging interdisciplinary field, encompassing several fields of physics and technology. It aims to realize practical devices for quantum simulations, computing, communication and metrology.

• The application of Systems Engineering Methods to accelerate Blue-Sky and low TRL devices and technologies.
• The development of new Systems Engineering methods that will be needed in the quantum technologies industry specifically in the areas of Quantum Design for … (test, reliability, manufacture). Here, for example, we are pioneering the use of phase space methods for feedback & control and certification of quantum systems.
• Additive manufacture for developing quantum technologies (currently focused on superconductors).

• Dynamics of ultracold atoms, matter-wave solitons, and Bose-Einstein condensates trapped in optical potentials for matter wave interferometry and atomtronic devices.
• Applications of EIT, CPT and STIRAP in very different fields like quantum information, single-site addressing in optical lattices and nanoscale microscopy.

There are three experiments devoted to quantum simulation and sensing. Two (Dy and sensing) are located at the CNR Research Area and one (Ryd) at the Department of Physics. The Dy experiment is a collaboration between INO in Pisa and LENS in Sesto Fiorentino.

Quantum degenerate dipolar gas of dysprosium atoms

A. Fioretti, C. Gabbanini, S. Gozzini, E. Lucioni, J. Catani, G. Modugno

The group conducts theoretical research on correlated quantum systems. Our main efforts focus on the physics of systems that constitute promising plateforms for concrete realization of quantum technologies. Together with other systems in condensed matter and quantum optics, ultracold atoms have already produced milestone results, which turn quantum technologies from dream to reality.

Photonics and plasmonic strutures

Photonic crystals

Metamaterials

Nanoscale optics

Nanoparticles & nanostructures

Quantum photonics

The Commission High Level Steering Committee (http://qurope.eu/db/news/expert-group-quantum-technology-flagship) has released a summary of the results obtained during its first meeting (Brussels, Tuesday 20 Spetember 2016).

The file can be downloaded here.