The probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics limits the precision with which observables of a quantum system can be known and measured. Yet, quantum physics offers resources, such as squeezing and entanglement, that do not exist in classical physics. Engineering the state and dynamics of physical systems to achieve quantum-enhanced metrology can have a disruptive impact on atomic-optical magnetometers, which present the highest magnetic-field sensitivity, only limited in small sensors by quantum phenomena.
The sensitivity of an atomic-optical magnetometer is affected by the photon shot noise emanating from photon counting, the spin projection noise originating from uncorrelated atoms, and the back-action noise arising from the interaction between photons and atoms. QUEMAGS aims to address and minimize simultaneously all three sources of quantum noise to demonstrate quantum advantage in atomic-optical magnetometers. To that end, we will generate a squeezed probe light in a novel atomic cell setup and use it to implement a back-action evasion measurement of the atomic spin polarization. We will employ stroboscopic modulation of the probe light synchronized with the atomic spin precession, resulting in back-action evasion. The measurement will project the atomic ensemble onto an entangled state with reduced variance in the spin observable. The reduction of all sources of quantum noise by using squeezed probe light, spin-squeezed atomic ensemble, and back-action evading measurements will result in an atomic-optical magnetometer with highly enhanced sensitivity to weak radiofrequency fields.
This can find applications in several areas of science, technology, and industry that rely on precise magnetic field characterization, including tests of physical theories, biomedicine, geophysics, and security screening. Our work is also relevant to quantum information protocols that rely on light-atom interfaces.
Principal Investigator
Scientific Staff
Research Associates
Alumni
Funding
Education
- 2019, Bachelor's Degree Chemical Engineering, Università Federico II Napoli, Italy
- 2023, Master degree in Chemical Engineering, Università Federico II Napoli, Italy
Position Description
Non-Hermitian physics of topological Anderson insulators.
Conducting research on open classical/quantum photonic systems with emphasis on non-Hermitian physics of optical lattices.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor in Physics
- Msc in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
- PhD in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
- Research experience in theoretical and computational topological insulators, and Anderson localization
Desirable Qualifications
- Scientific publications
- Computational skills (MATLAB)
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Assoc. Prof. K. Makris (makris@physics.uoc.gr ).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Scanned Copies of academic titles
Appointment Duration
12 monthsAbstract
Το Ινστιτούτο Ηλεκτρονικής Δομής και Λέιζερ του Ιδρύματος Τεχνολογίας και Έρευνας (ΙΤΕ-ΙΗΔΛ) στο πλαίσιο εκτέλεσης του Προγράμματος «SkinUp,ESA No4000140646/23/NL/AF EQUIPMENT & OTHER COSTS» προτίθεται να προχωρήσει, με απευθείας ανάθεση, στην προμήθεια laser.
Technical Characteristics
Technical Characteristics
It should have the following properties:
- <50 kHz short-term line width
- >800 mW output power in optical fiber
- PM fiber coupled with a PER of at least 20dB @ 780 nm
- 8 GHz mode-hop free tuning range
- 19 inch rack monting
Procedure
Προϋπολογισμός δαπάνης : 29.200,00 ευρώ πλέον ΦΠΑ, εκτελωνιστικών και τραπεζικών εξόδων.
Eπί της καθαρής αξίας του τιμολογίου οι ακόλουθες νόμιμες κρατήσεις διενεργούνται υπέρ της Ελληνικής Ενιαίας Ανεξάρτητης Αρχής Δημοσίων Συμβάσεων, μία κράτηση ίση προς 0,06% σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 4 παρ.3 του ν. 4013/2011, καθώς και μία κράτηση ίση προς 3,6% επί του ως άνω ποσού (του 0,06% δηλαδή) υπέρ χαρτοσήμου και ΟΓΑ.
Κριτήριο επιλογής θα είναι η συμφερότερη προσφορά. Θα ληφθούν υπ’όψιν η συμφωνία της προσφοράς με τις τεχνικές προδιαγραφές και την δυνατότητα τοποθέτησης σε ήδη υπάρχον εξοπλισμό, η ποιότητα, o χρόνος παράδοσης και εγγύησης, η τιμή.
Contact Persons
Education
- 2023 - MSc in Polymer and composite materials science and technology, Department of Chemical engineering, University of Patras, Greece
- 2021 - BSc in Material Science, Department of Material Science, University of Patras, Greece
Career
- 2023 - Research and Development Intern, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico Di Torino, Italy
- 2022 - Lab/Teaching Assistant, Department of Material Science, University of Patras, Greece
Interests
- Conducting and Semiconducting Polymers
- Organic Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors
- Polymer Electronics
- Bioelectronics
Position Description
The post-doc researcher will take over the environmental aspects related to the manufacturing of micro/nano-electronic materials, devices and systems.
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Related Project
AIMS 5.0 -Required Qualifications
- BSc material science/engineering
- PhD in chemistry
- At least 3 years of experience in chemistry lab. Particularly in thin films development and/or characterization
- Experience in organizing and writing deliverables for research projects
- Experience in organizing and writing research grant proposals
- Experience in disseminating and communicating research outcomes
- Experience in public engagement activities
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in environmental related aspects
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Dr Loukas Michalas (lmichalas@iesl.forth.gr).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Scanned Copies of academic titles
Appointment Duration
12 monthsFunding
Position Description
Διέγερση μοριακών δεσμών με λέιζερ στο υπέρυθρο, και ανίχνευση της πόλωσης των θραυσμάτων της φωτοδιάσπασης. Επιτάχυνση ιόντων πολωμένου υδρογόνου με ισχυρούς παλμούς λέιζερ.
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Required Qualifications
- Πτυχίο Φυσικής
- Εμπειρία με τεχνολογία κενού
- Ερευνητική εμπειρία με Ατομική, Μοριακή, Οπτική Φυσική
- Άριστη γνώση Αγγλικής γλώσσας
Application Procedure
Στο φάκελο υποβολής της πρότασης θα πρέπει να εμπεριέχονται τα ακόλουθα:
- Αίτηση (Form Greek στην αριστερή στήλη) με αναφορά στον κωδικό της θέσης και στο όνομα του προγράμματος
- Αναλυτικό Βιογραφικό Σημείωμα
- Ευκρινή φωτοαντίγραφα τίτλων σπουδών
ΥΠΟΒΟΛΗ ΠΡΟΤΑΣΕΩΝ
Οι ενδιαφερόμενοι καλούνται να υποβάλουν τις αιτήσεις τους και όλα τα απαραίτητα δικαιολογητικά, ηλεκτρονικά στη διεύθυνση hr@iesl.forth.gr με κοινοποίηση (cc): στον καθηγ. Π. Ρακιτζή (ptr@iesl.forth.gr). Οι αιτήσεις θα πρέπει να αποσταλούν με την ένδειξη: «Αίτηση στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος NUPOL, της πρόσκλησης εκδήλωσης ενδιαφέροντος με Α.Π. … και κωδικό θέσης … » (όπως αυτός αναφέρεται στον Πίνακα του Παραρτήματος).
Appointment Duration
3 μήνεςPosition Description
Fabrication of novel microstructures based on glass
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in physics or materials science
- Diploma thesis in glass-based materials
- Proven knowledge of English language
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to Dr Emm. Stratakis (stratak@iesl.forth.gr).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
- Certificate for enrollment in a master's program
Appointment Duration
12 monthsPosition Description
The successful candidate will build an imaging system for ultra-cold atoms based on fluorescence.
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Required Qualifications
- Studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with specialization in RF
- Demonstrated learning in Ultrafast imaging techniques
Desirable Qualifications
- Work on RF antenna design
- Experience in quantum-limited detection
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Coordinator Dr Wolf von Klitzing (wvk@iesl.forth.gr).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
