Using levitation, we can isolate and control physical systems with unprecedented precision. The rapidly evolving field of levitodynamics studies how these can be used as quantum sensors, and for tests of fundamental physics. Most levitated systems are limited to small masses (nano/microgram). They also involve incoherent optical interactions which scatter rather than reflect light. Thus, these cannot take advantage of the well-developed optical toolbox of interferometry, optical feedback, and quantum squeezed light.
Our group is pioneering a new class of levitated system enabling coherent optical interaction, and milligram masses. We are pursuing this in a range of platforms leveraging diamagnetic, superconducting, and optical levitation. This could allow us to create ultra precise quantum sensors and investigate the deepest outstanding questions in physics such as quantum collapse mechanisms and quantum gravity.
We are seeking research engineers to help us build these new systems. There are a number of areas where you could contribute, including
- Design, construct, and characterize optical systems.
- Design and implement feedback-control systems, based on either analog circuits or FPGAs
- Numerically and analytically model the dynamics of magnetically and optically levitated systems.
About us
Our group is interested in pushing the boundary of quantum science, and developing new technologies. We have a diverse range of interests including optomechanics, quantum information, and squeezed light generation.
Our group webpage is https://www.quantumlah.org/research/group/Lam-Ping-Koy
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Optics, Engineering, or related fields
- Strong willingness to learn
- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in any of the following is a plus:
- Experimental Optics
- Programming in Python, Mathematica, MATLAB, or COMSOL
- Electronics, FPGA programming
- Optomechanics, electromagnetic levitation
- Analytical and numerical modelling of physical systems
