Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE170101371
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$360,000.00
Summary
Designer defects in diamond for solid state quantum networks. This project aims to develop an artificial atom in diamond that can connect to other nodes in a network. Network connectivity and data distribution are increasingly important in today's information economy. Tiny glowing artificial atoms in coloured diamonds can receive, store and send information in a network using laser light and microwaves. Because they work at the level of individual atoms and photons, they can use quantum-weirdnes ....Designer defects in diamond for solid state quantum networks. This project aims to develop an artificial atom in diamond that can connect to other nodes in a network. Network connectivity and data distribution are increasingly important in today's information economy. Tiny glowing artificial atoms in coloured diamonds can receive, store and send information in a network using laser light and microwaves. Because they work at the level of individual atoms and photons, they can use quantum-weirdness to achieve feats impossible even for supercomputers on the classical internet. The proposed device is expected to make it easier to construct technologies that move beyond the limitations of existing infrastructure thus satisfying the unmet core requirements for a quantum network.Read moreRead less
Advanced Quantum Sensors for Next-Generation Sensing Applications. The aim of this theoretical physics project is to develop ultra-precise sensing capabilities for two main applications: ultrastable inertial sensors for improved navigation and gravimetry, and to search for signatures of quantum gravity. This project expects to improve the performance of quantum sensors via the use of machine optimisation, and may lead to much-needed experimental data to help guide one of the most challenging pro ....Advanced Quantum Sensors for Next-Generation Sensing Applications. The aim of this theoretical physics project is to develop ultra-precise sensing capabilities for two main applications: ultrastable inertial sensors for improved navigation and gravimetry, and to search for signatures of quantum gravity. This project expects to improve the performance of quantum sensors via the use of machine optimisation, and may lead to much-needed experimental data to help guide one of the most challenging problems in theoretical physics: the quantisation of gravity. The expected outcomes of this project are enhanced quantum sensor design, leading to improved inertial sensing technology. This should provide benefits such as improved capabilities for minerals exploration and monitoring the movement of ground water.Read moreRead less
A quantum bus for large-scale diamond quantum computers. This project aims to experimentally demonstrate a device needed to bus quantum information between defect clusters in large scale quantum computers. Quantum computers could transcend limits of today’s ‘classical’ computers. Diamond is a proven platform for small-scale quantum computing and simple quantum algorithms have already been demonstrated using small clusters of diamond defects. To build a large-scale quantum computer that can reali ....A quantum bus for large-scale diamond quantum computers. This project aims to experimentally demonstrate a device needed to bus quantum information between defect clusters in large scale quantum computers. Quantum computers could transcend limits of today’s ‘classical’ computers. Diamond is a proven platform for small-scale quantum computing and simple quantum algorithms have already been demonstrated using small clusters of diamond defects. To build a large-scale quantum computer that can realise the potential of quantum computing, a device must be invented to bus quantum information between defect clusters. This project will experimentally demonstrate physical mechanisms that were theoretically identified for the operation of such a device. This is expected to make a quantum bus for large-scale diamond quantum computers possible.Read moreRead less
Quantum networks based on superconducting circuits and dissipative channels. Superconducting circuits have great potential for probing and using quantum nature on a chip but lack networking capabilities between remote sites. However, non-local quantum correlations are critical for quantum devices to surpass classical systems. This project aims to create capabilities for establishing entanglement between remote superconducting chips using non-local dissipative interaction. Within this approach th ....Quantum networks based on superconducting circuits and dissipative channels. Superconducting circuits have great potential for probing and using quantum nature on a chip but lack networking capabilities between remote sites. However, non-local quantum correlations are critical for quantum devices to surpass classical systems. This project aims to create capabilities for establishing entanglement between remote superconducting chips using non-local dissipative interaction. Within this approach the created entanglement can be also preserved as long as necessary as a resource for quantum protocols. The resulting technology is expected to enable quantum information processing in superconducting circuits on fundamentally larger scales and provides a powerful platform to test the limits for building artificial quantum systems.Read moreRead less
Breaking barriers to high-performance room-temperature quantum technologies. This project aims to break the major barriers to realising high-performance quantum technologies that operate at room temperature by exploiting the unique properties of colour centres in diamond and two-dimensional materials. This project expects to yield profound new knowledge of colour centres and new theoretical methods, experimental techniques and quantum devices. Expected outcomes are significant enhancements of ....Breaking barriers to high-performance room-temperature quantum technologies. This project aims to break the major barriers to realising high-performance quantum technologies that operate at room temperature by exploiting the unique properties of colour centres in diamond and two-dimensional materials. This project expects to yield profound new knowledge of colour centres and new theoretical methods, experimental techniques and quantum devices. Expected outcomes are significant enhancements of existing technologies, invention of novel two-dimensional technologies, and expanded domestic capability and international collaborations in quantum technology. These outcomes will benefit Australia by securing its global competitiveness in quantum industry and providing transformative tools to science, defence and industry.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE170100169
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$360,000.00
Summary
Diamond quantum technology. This project aims to advance diamond quantum technologies by discovering and engineering defects, innovating quantum microscopy techniques and enabling large-scale diamond quantum computing. Quantum technologies could transcend the limits of today’s current technologies. Defects in diamond are a proven platform for the development of quantum microscopes which could yield images of nature at the atomic scale and quantum computers that may solve problems too difficult f ....Diamond quantum technology. This project aims to advance diamond quantum technologies by discovering and engineering defects, innovating quantum microscopy techniques and enabling large-scale diamond quantum computing. Quantum technologies could transcend the limits of today’s current technologies. Defects in diamond are a proven platform for the development of quantum microscopes which could yield images of nature at the atomic scale and quantum computers that may solve problems too difficult for classical computers. This project will employ an integrated research approach, spanning fundamental theory to device design and demonstration. Key anticipated outcomes are international collaboration and knowledge, capability and training in quantum microscopy and computing. This will benefit Australia by securing its global competiveness in the emerging market of quantum technology.Read moreRead less
Electric field imaging of single charges and molecules via spins in diamond. This project aims to build, demonstrate and advance quantum microscopes in Australia. The microscopes are based on the quantum metrology capabilities of nitrogen-vacancy centre defect spins in diamond. The project will use the microscopes to produce nanoscale images of the electric fields of individual electric charges and molecules in ambient conditions. It will then extend the capabilities of the microscopes towards t ....Electric field imaging of single charges and molecules via spins in diamond. This project aims to build, demonstrate and advance quantum microscopes in Australia. The microscopes are based on the quantum metrology capabilities of nitrogen-vacancy centre defect spins in diamond. The project will use the microscopes to produce nanoscale images of the electric fields of individual electric charges and molecules in ambient conditions. It will then extend the capabilities of the microscopes towards the vibrational resonance imaging of single molecules. This project could improve the study of electronic processes in biology and nanotechnology and the structure and properties of complex molecules. It may also enable advances in interdisciplinary research and the development of high-performance materials, nanoelectronic devices and associated industry.Read moreRead less
Mechanical control of defect spins in diamond and its applications in quantum technology. This project will demonstrate the mechanical control of optically addressable defect spins in diamond in order to rapidly exploit innovative approaches to quantum technologies, including high sensitivity metrology and information processing. This will be achieved by capitalising on the proven quantum applications of the nitrogen-vacancy defect centre in diamond and the performance of both fundamental inquir ....Mechanical control of defect spins in diamond and its applications in quantum technology. This project will demonstrate the mechanical control of optically addressable defect spins in diamond in order to rapidly exploit innovative approaches to quantum technologies, including high sensitivity metrology and information processing. This will be achieved by capitalising on the proven quantum applications of the nitrogen-vacancy defect centre in diamond and the performance of both fundamental inquiry into the effects of mechanical stress on this centre and the design, fabrication and operation of simple nano-mechanical devices. Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130100240
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Deterministic photonic quantum gates by amplified optical nonlinearities. Quantum devices will reshape future technology in ways similar to the information revolution heralded by modern computing. This proposal will combine theoretic advances in optical sciences with cutting-edge materials to build photonic quantum gates, removing the last major roadblock on the path to photonic quantum computers and simulators.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE170100088
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$360,000.00
Summary
Self-calibrating quantum devices. This project aims to improve control over quantum systems. It will develop self-calibrating quantum devices, the equivalent of Noise Cancelling Headphones for quantum systems. The project will create filtering protocols, suppressing characterised noise via appropriate controls. This is expected to lead to greater control over systems, demanded by quantum computers and nano devices, like next generation computer chips.