Works on quantum optics and precision atomic physics, including superradiant lasing for next-generation atomic clocks and fundamental studies of light-atom interaction.
Yelin is a theorist in quantum optics and quantum information whose work includes coherent line-narrowing theory for diamond NV centers, superradiant/cooperative effects in Rydberg systems and molecular ensembles, and quantum control of ultracold polar molecules. Included as theoretical support underpinning several quantum-sensing platforms (NV coherence, superradiant clocks) rather than as an experimentalist herself; she holds a joint appointment at the University of Connecticut.
Andrew Young's group develops solid-state quantum photonic systems, focusing on deterministic single photon emitters and spin-photon interfaces. Research: (1) quantum dot and colour-centre emitters coupled to cavities and waveguides for near-unity efficiency; (2) spin-photon interfaces for quantum repeaters; (3) cavity quantum electrodynamics for quantum networking. Part of Quantum Communications Hub.
Studies computational classical and quantum electrodynamics, quantum optics, topological photonics, and integrated photonics, including radiative cooling and visual perception applications.
Iman Esmaeil Zadeh develops superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) and reconfigurable nano-photonic circuits. Research: (1) integrated SNSPDs with on-chip photonic waveguides and circuits for quantum optics experiments; (2) high-efficiency, low-timing-jitter SNSPDs for quantum communication and quantum sensing; (3) reconfigurable nano-photonic quantum circuits. Key enabler for quantum photonic sensing and quantum network experiments.
Emil Zeuthen works on theoretical quantum optomechanics and quantum transduction. Research focuses on (1) figures of merit and protocols for quantum transducers (mechanical interfaces between microwave and optical domains); (2) back-action-evading measurements using optomechanical systems; (3) quantum limits for gravitational wave detection with mechanical systems in a negative-mass spin reference frame. Key QUANTOP theory collaborator bridging optomechanics and quantum sensing.
Zheltikov integrates NV-diamond magnetometry into photonic-crystal fibers for high-resolution, fiber-delivered magnetic-field imaging and endoscopy, alongside ultrafast biophotonics (multiphoton deep-tissue imaging, SWIR probes) and quantum-light molecular spectroscopy. In the broader landscape of NV-centre ensemble quantum sensing (DEER, nano-NMR, T1 relaxometry) operating near pT/sqrt(Hz) sensitivity, this work extends NV ensemble sensing into fiberized, in-vivo-compatible geometries.
Develops rare-earth-ion-doped crystal platforms for quantum internet hardware. Directions: (1) Er3+-doped crystal quantum memories with >1 ms coherence time in nanophotonic waveguides; (2) microwave-to-optical quantum transduction using Er spins coupled to superconducting resonators; (3) photon-number-resolving detectors for quantum communication; (4) integrated rare-earth nanophotonic circuits on thin-film LiNbO3. Key goal: scalable room-temperature-compatible quantum repeater nodes.
Zubairy is a quantum-optics theorist working on quantum imaging beyond the diffraction limit, quantum-coherence-based sensing, entanglement distribution and quantum information protocols. In the broader landscape of NV-centre ensemble quantum sensing (DEER, nano-NMR, T1 relaxometry) operating near pT/sqrt(Hz) sensitivity, this work frames the theoretical limits that spin-ensemble sensors approach.