Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP230101940

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP230101940

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Resonator-enhanced quantum levitation of macroscopic systems. This project aims to develop advanced technologies to optically levitate macroscopic (millimetre-sized) objects and nanoscopic (atomically thin) materials. Levitation platforms built by the investigatory team are based on the resonantly amplified radiation pressure of laser beams. This new type of optical levitation can provide ultimate isolation of the systems from external noise, making them extremely responsive to subtle environmental changes. These platforms could be turned into sharp instruments for measuring metrological variables of interest and probing new physics. Quantum optical techniques could be developed to optimise the sensitivity of levitated systems to levels that allow the exploration of quantum and gravitational physics.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2023

End Date: 31-12-2025

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $450,610.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Precision engineering | Quantum optics and quantum optomechanics | Quantum physics | Lasers and quantum electronics |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Expanding Knowledge In the Physical Sciences | Lasers and quantum electronics | Machinery and Equipment Not Elsewhere Classified | Precision engineering | Quantum optics and quantum optomechanics | Quantum physics | Scientific Instruments

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