Alexander Rasmusson - Assistant Professor, BYU Physics and Astronomy

Quantum information science is a fascinating intersection of quantum physics and information science. New computing, sensing, and networking capabilities are being discovered in this exciting field of research as well as new paradigms for physical processes.

In our lab, we precisely control and manipulate individual atomic ions--nature's qubit--to push frontiers in quantum computing, simulation, sensing, and networking and in fundamental quantum physics.

We develop novel techniques that protect, improve, or enhance the quantum nature of these systems and aim to push their performance beyond classical systems. In our group, you will learn techniques used in world-class institutions and real-world quantum computers relating to lasers, optics, vacuum systems, atomic ion traps, and fast real-time signal control.

Quantum physics is a quickly growing research area with many career opportunities across industry (Google, IBM, Amazon, startups, etc.), academia, and government labs (Sandia, DOE labs, etc.).