Like all technologies, new quantum devices rely critically upon materials, both at the heart of the quantum system and also in the surrounding infrastructure required to meet the often demanding environmental requirements.
While the materials of interest include so-called quantum materials such as superconductors and topological insulators, the needs for the quantum system may be met by more conventional materials, especially those that reduce environmental demands such as cryogenic temperatures. The surrounding infrastructure also relies upon more traditional expertise to develop materials to solve bottlenecks by providing low-loss, decoherence-resilient substrates while maintaining strong quantum coupling at a low cost.
Materials for Quantum Technologies is one of the key themes outlined by the Centre for Quantum Engineering, Science and Technology (QuEST). Our researchers are involved in the following research areas:
Our researchers:
Professor Neil Alford MBE FREng
Professor Neil Alford MBE FREng
Dr Max Attwood
Dr Max Attwood
Dr Michele Conroy
Dr Michele Conroy
Professor Peter Haynes
Professor Peter Haynes
Dr Stephen Hanham
Dr Stephen Hanham
Professor Sandrine Heutz
Professor Sandrine Heutz
Professor Andrew Horsfield
Professor Andrew Horsfield
Professor Cecilia Mattevi
Professor Cecilia Mattevi
Professor Arash Mostofi
Professor Arash Mostofi
Professor Mark Oxborrow
Professor Mark Oxborrow
Dr Peter Petrov
Dr Peter Petrov
Dr Jess Wade
Dr Jess Wade
Professor Aron Walsh
Professor Aron Walsh