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 deeper understanding of fundamental phenomena.

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

Trapped-ion Lab

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 our understanding of quantum physics.

We develop novel techniques and hardware 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 cutting-edge techniques relating to quantum computing, sensing, networking, generating entangled quantum states, lasers, optics, vacuum systems, atomic ion traps, and fast real-time signal control.

Quantum Computation and Simulation

We collaborate with other fields and disciplines to explore their problems on industry leading quantum computers (IBM, IonQ, Quantinuum, etc.). For example, simulating chemical systems, QCD, or condensed matter systems.