Squeezed light, where noise along one component of a signal is reduced below the limit set by the uncertainty principle, is a non-classical resource that has been used extensively to increase the accuracy of measurements. Squeezing has been deployed for the detection of gravitational waves, to improve sensing of magnetic fields and even to speed up the search for dark matter.
This project will use squeezing to improve the detection of spins inside materials. Spin is a fundamental quantum property of nature and the ability to detect spins in materials (a widely used technique called spin resonance spectroscopy) is important in a diverse range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science and Physics.
The project will exploit new high-performance microwave squeezers developed at UNSW [D. J. Parker, …,Jarryd J. Pla, Phys. Rev. Appl. 17, 034064 (2022)] that can be operated in magnetic fields and directly integrated with spins [W. Vine, ..., Jarryd J. Pla, Science Advances, adg1593 (2023)] to push spin detection sensitivities beyond the standard quantum limit, opening up the prospects of measuring samples at the micro and nanoscale.
How to Apply
Express your interest in this project by emailing Associate Professor Jarryd Pla. Include a copy of your CV and your academic transcript(s).
School / Research Area
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
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