Quantum limits in measurement and communication. By manipulating atoms and single particles of light, quantum technologies promise a revolution in communications systems and high-precision measurements for scientific and engineering applications. The benefits of this revolution may be comparable with those of modern semiconductors. This project will bring these benefits closer by achieving the fundamental limits to measurement allowed by quantum physics, and harnessing the power of these measure ....Quantum limits in measurement and communication. By manipulating atoms and single particles of light, quantum technologies promise a revolution in communications systems and high-precision measurements for scientific and engineering applications. The benefits of this revolution may be comparable with those of modern semiconductors. This project will bring these benefits closer by achieving the fundamental limits to measurement allowed by quantum physics, and harnessing the power of these measurements for communication. It will also identify ways to simplify potential quantum technologies, hastening their adoption. This research will place Australian theoretical and experimental researchers at the forefront of 21st century technology.Read moreRead less
Redefining Temperature. The international system of units, which is at the basis of every accurate measurement, requires coherent definitions for its basic units (eg. metre, second, kelvin). Unfortunately, at the moment this is not so, and a global call has gone out to redefine every basic unit in terms of fundamental constants, which are by definition the same anywhere and anytime. This project will develop a new laser-based approach to measuring temperature which can be widely deployed and us ....Redefining Temperature. The international system of units, which is at the basis of every accurate measurement, requires coherent definitions for its basic units (eg. metre, second, kelvin). Unfortunately, at the moment this is not so, and a global call has gone out to redefine every basic unit in terms of fundamental constants, which are by definition the same anywhere and anytime. This project will develop a new laser-based approach to measuring temperature which can be widely deployed and uses fundamental principles for its operation: this can bring accuracy to thermometry in industry for the first time. These outcomes will generate high-level recognition for this Australian project and provide opportunities for high level research training.Read moreRead less
Galaxy formation and femtosecond frequency combs. I bring galaxy observations from already-scheduled European time on
major international telescopes and I will add significant value to
large US datasets. The scientific return will accrue to Australian
researchers. I bring strong collaborations with the UK, USA, Europe
and Canada, providing galaxy data which Australia cannot otherwise
access. I will establish a new knowledge-base in Australia by applying
femtosecond frequency comb technolog ....Galaxy formation and femtosecond frequency combs. I bring galaxy observations from already-scheduled European time on
major international telescopes and I will add significant value to
large US datasets. The scientific return will accrue to Australian
researchers. I bring strong collaborations with the UK, USA, Europe
and Canada, providing galaxy data which Australia cannot otherwise
access. I will establish a new knowledge-base in Australia by applying
femtosecond frequency comb technology to astronomy. This will cement
Australian involvment in future telescopes. New technology for
Australian telescopes, commercial and industry links are also
possible. Student training is a main focus, providing a future for
Australian research and skills transferable to industry.Read moreRead less