General Information

In the group Quantum Gases and Quantum Information we offer master projects in Experimental Quantum Information and Quantum Simulation with atoms. Our interest is to perform QI science based on our specialty: ultracold neutral atoms trapped closely above the surface of a so-called atom chip. We are able to prepare arrays with well-defined atom numbers and fixed relative distances. This offers manipulation of the atoms by laser beams and reproducible interaction energies between different trap sites. Laser beams together with adjustable magnetic fields and microwave radiation allow full control of the atoms dynamics. The usage of the powerful tool of dipole blockade offers an entanglement scheme needed for quantum computation. Therefore the atoms have to be excited into Rydberg states with huge orbital radius.

In all our master projects you can learn a large variety of experimental techniques in atomic physics in the context of quantum information, including lasers, optics, electronics, computer control, vacuum techniques. A good theoretical understanding of the underlying principles will be readily acquired. Some background knowledge in the area of quantum optics or a similar field is would be an advantage but not mandatory.

Projects

Magnetic Lattice Atom Chips 

1. Laboratory Control System for Quantum Information Experiment
2. 2D MOT Source for Ultracold Lattice Experiments
3. Development of controllable Dipole trap
4. Installation and optimization of Magchips 2
5. Installation and characterisation of SLM to create quantum gates on a lattice

CELSIUS: 1D Quantum Gases

1. Rydberg Dressing of 1D BEC's
2. Rydberg Lattices in confined dimensions

Contact

For more information please contact:

• Robert Spreeuw (r.j.c.spreeuw@uva.nl)
• Klaasjan van Druten (n.j.vandruten@uva.nl)

We are also open for suggestions from students. So if you have any questions or you are thinking about a specific project or related research area please contact us. 

Old Projects