Quantum Coherence: Joint Proposal for Optimising UK Research Capacity and Capability
Lead Research Organisation:
Imperial College London
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
The defining character of quantum mechanics is coherence / the superposition of correlated states of many particles. Quantum correlated and entangled states lie at the heart of several major areas of physics, especially quantum optics, atomic physics and quantum condensed matter. The ability to control precisely a broad range of systems from ultracold atoms in optical lattices to internal states of molecules to semiconductor nanostructures has led to important breakthroughs in the understanding and potential applications of entanglement. Because the same principles underlie the rich but sometimes impenetrable physics of quantum matter, these advances open a window on challenging problems in materials. The fortunate fertility already evident in condensed matter materials suggests strongly that major benefits will accrue from exerting full quantum control of complex systems. Within this proposal we shall tackle this demanding new challenge. The underlying concepts and technologies of coherent control and manipulation in atomic, molecular and optical physics are now sufficiently established that it is possible to consider the synthesis of designer quantum states of atoms and molecules that can address a number of outstanding problems in condensed matter and optical physics. Furthermore, the ability to build large-scale quantum coherent systems represents such a new capability that we can anticipate new physics, as yet unimagined, as well as new technologies, to emerge. The method of approach will be to increase UK research capacity by the appointment of new faculty and the establishment of state of the art research laboratories and facilities, and the nurturing of collaborative research programs across several institutions. This will be complemented by implementing new training programs at the graduate and postdoctoral researcher level that will be broadly available to the UK community.
Publications
Zaïr A
(2013)
Molecular internal dynamics studied by quantum path interferences in high order harmonic generation
in Chemical Physics
Sukiasyan S
(2009)
Correlated few-electron dynamics in intense laser fields
in Chemical Physics
Tarbutt MR
(2009)
Prospects for measuring the electric dipole moment of the electron using electrically trapped polar molecules.
in Faraday discussions
Sauer B
(2013)
Time reversal symmetry violation in the YbF molecule
in Hyperfine Interactions
Lewis G
(2009)
Fabrication of Magnetooptical Atom Traps on a Chip
in Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems
Laliotis A
(2012)
ICP polishing of silicon for high-quality optical resonators on a chip
in Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
Sewell R
(2010)
Atom chip for BEC interferometry
in Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Murray R
(2010)
Control of diffraction of electron wave packets on diatomic molecules using two-colour fields
in Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Ivanov M
(2012)
Coherent control in strongly driven multi-level systems: quantum vs classical features
in Molecular Physics
Ivanov MY
(2012)
Physical chemistry: Single molecules filmed dancing on a table top.
in Nature
Shafir D
(2012)
Resolving the time when an electron exits a tunnelling barrier.
in Nature
Sansone G
(2010)
Electron localization following attosecond molecular photoionization.
in Nature
Hudson JJ
(2011)
Improved measurement of the shape of the electron.
in Nature
Goldwin J
(2011)
Fast cavity-enhanced atom detection with low noise and high fidelity.
in Nature communications
Kohnen M
(2010)
An array of integrated atom-photon junctions
in Nature Photonics
Baker S
(2011)
Femtosecond to attosecond light pulses from a molecular modulator
in Nature Photonics
Tarbutt M
(2008)
Nonlinear dynamics in an alternating gradient guide for neutral particles
in New Journal of Physics
Kara D
(2012)
Measurement of the electron's electric dipole moment using YbF molecules: methods and data analysis
in New Journal of Physics
Kohnen M
(2011)
Minimally destructive detection of magnetically trapped atoms using frequency-synthesized light
in New Journal of Physics
Llorente García I
(2010)
Experiments on a videotape atom chip: fragmentation and transport studies
in New Journal of Physics
Skoff S
(2009)
Doppler-free laser spectroscopy of buffer-gas-cooled molecular radicals
in New Journal of Physics
Lepert G
(2011)
Arrays of waveguide-coupled optical cavities that interact strongly with atoms
in New Journal of Physics
Pollock S
(2011)
Characteristics of integrated magneto-optical traps for atom chips
in New Journal of Physics
Hwang J
(2011)
Dye molecules as single-photon sources and large optical nonlinearities on a chip
in New Journal of Physics
Tokunaga S
(2009)
Stark deceleration of lithium hydride molecules
in New Journal of Physics
Lepert G
(2011)
Demonstration of UV-written waveguides, Bragg gratings and cavities at 780 nm, and an original experimental measurement of group delay.
in Optics express
Pollock S
(2009)
Integrated magneto-optical traps on a chip using silicon pyramid structures.
in Optics express
Torres R
(2010)
Extension of high harmonic spectroscopy in molecules by a 1300 nm laser field.
in Optics express
Goldwin J
(2008)
Tight focusing of plane waves from micro-fabricated spherical mirrors.
in Optics express
Wall TE
(2011)
Stark deceleration of CaF molecules in strong- and weak-field seeking states.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Zhuang X
(2011)
Franck-Condon factors and radiative lifetime of the A2?(1/2)-X2S+ transition of ytterbium monofluoride, YbF.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Sukiasyan S
(2012)
Attosecond cascades and time delays in one-electron photoionization
in Physical Review A
Miladinovic N
(2011)
Adiabatic transfer of light in a double cavity and the optical Landau-Zener problem
in Physical Review A
Wall T
(2010)
Nonadiabatic transitions in a Stark decelerator
in Physical Review A
Buhmann S
(2008)
Surface-induced heating of cold polar molecules
in Physical Review A
Torres R
(2010)
Revealing molecular structure and dynamics through high-order harmonic generation driven by mid-IR fields
in Physical Review A
Bulleid N
(2012)
Traveling-wave deceleration of heavy polar molecules in low-field-seeking states
in Physical Review A
Sukiasyan S
(2010)
Exchange and polarization effect in high-order harmonic imaging of molecular structures
in Physical Review A
Bartram D
(2010)
Control of dephasing in rotationally hot molecules
in Physical Review A
Prasanna Venkatesh B
(2009)
Atomic Bloch-Zener oscillations for sensitive force measurements in a cavity
in Physical Review A
Wall T
(2009)
Transport of polar molecules by an alternating-gradient guide
in Physical Review A
Sukiasyan S
(2009)
Signatures of bound-state-assisted nonsequential double ionization
in Physical Review A
Skoff S
(2011)
Diffusion, thermalization, and optical pumping of YbF molecules in a cold buffer-gas cell
in Physical Review A
Hinds EA
(2009)
Momentum Exchange between Light and a Single Atom: Abraham or Minkowski?
in Physical review letters
Huismans Y
(2012)
Scaling laws for photoelectron holography in the midinfrared wavelength regime.
in Physical review letters
Baumgärtner F
(2010)
Measuring Energy Differences by BEC Interferometry on a Chip
in Physical Review Letters
Ivanov M
(2011)
How accurate is the attosecond streak camera?
in Physical review letters
Murray R
(2011)
Tunnel ionization of molecules and orbital imaging.
in Physical review letters
Sukiasyan S
(2009)
Multielectron correlation in high-harmonic generation: a 2D model analysis.
in Physical review letters
Description | Led to development of 2d mass spectrometry concept that is now being developed for commercialisation and further science |
First Year Of Impact | 2019 |
Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Chemicals,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
Impact Types | Societal,Economic |
Description | Leadership of the STFC NLS project 2008-2010 that advised on the construction of a UK X-ray free electron laser |
Geographic Reach | National |
Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
Description | EPSRC |
Amount | £5,800,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/I032517/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 06/2011 |
End | 05/2017 |
Description | MBI Berlin |
Organisation | Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy; Research Network Berlin |
Country | Germany |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | An enduring collaboration was established through the subsequent transfer of one of the academics supported by the grant (Prof Mikhail Ivanov) to the Max Born Institute. We continue to work on experiments on topics of mutual interest providing benchmark data for their calculations. |
Collaborator Contribution | Multiple examples of supporting calculations from their large team of computational and theoretical physicists that has aided in interpretation of our experiments. |
Impact | Multiple joint publications |
Start Year | 2011 |
Description | High Harmonic spectroscopy of attosecond electron dynamics |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Primary Audience | |
Results and Impact | Invited tutorial. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity |