Centre for Quantum Dynamics (CQD)

Griffith University

The Centre undertakes experimental and theoretical studies of the dynamics of quantum systems. CQD aims to apply knowledge of quantum dynamics to future technologies such as the quantum internet and laser-accelerated particle therapy. The Centre’s theoretical and experimental physicists are encouraged to exchange ideas and work collaboratively, making for an exciting environment where boundaries are pushed every day. The Centre’s key research themes are: quantum information processing laboratories; ultrafast quantum dynamics experiments; quantum biophysics; and quantum foundations, information, and control theory.

Website
https://www.griffith.edu.au/centre-quantum-dynamics
Organisation type
  • University Research Centre
Number of research staff
Up to 20 research staff
Address
Room 0.30, Science 2 (N34) Griffith University, Science Road, Nathan QLD 4111

Strengths and capabilities

  • Expertise in quantum physics
  • Integrated quantum photonics
  • Quantum information processing
  • Theorectical foundations of quantum physics
  • Quantum biophysics
  • Attosecond physics
  • Ultrafast molecular dynamics

Facilities and major equipment

  • Australian Attosecond Science Facility, Australia’s fastest camera flash
  • Quantum optics and information laboratory
  • Ion|trap quantum computing laboratory
  • Joint laboratory for quantum molecular biophysics
  • Reaction microscope - captures charged fragments and measures 3D momenta

Lead researchers

  • Professor Howard Wiseman—Expertise in quantum information and measurement theory, open quantum systems, quantum feedback control and quantum mechanics
  • Professor Geoff Pryde—Research expertise in quantum information, computation and communication as well as quantum measurement and control
  • Professor Joan Vaccaro—Expertise in quantam physics, quantum thermodynamics and quantum theory of time

Achievements of the centre

  • First imaging of the shadow of a single atom, published in Nature Communications 3, 933 (2012)
  • Many interacting worlds approach to quantum mechanics, published in Phys. Rev. X, 4, 041013 (2014)
  • High-fidelity quantum computer gates using photons, published in Science Advances 2, e1501531 (2016)

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