Hybrid Quantum Systems attempt to harness the complementary strengths of several distinct quantum technologies, including light, sound, excitonic and electronic systems, to perform different tasks in a complex architecture of a quantum computer. For example, the computations would be implemented using atomic systems or superconducting circuits, and their results carried between distant computational modes using light. Acoustic resonators would serve to interface, or transduce the quantum information between the computational and communication systems. Such systems are likely to offer a shortcut towards practical large-scale quantum computing.

We are looking for motivated candidates interested in joining our effort to develop Hybrid Quantum Systems – in particular, to the development of threeway interfaces between radio-, microwave- and optical frequencies. The project will be mostly theoretical but the candidate will be working closely with a leading experimental group seeking to implement these concepts.

Prospective candidates need to contact the project supervisor: Dr Mikolaj Schmidt at mikolaj.schmidt@mq.edu.au by April 20 the latest to discuss the project, and arrange an interview.

This PhD will be carried out under the joint supervision of three Sydney-based experts in quantum technologies:
– Dr Mikolaj K. Schmidt (https://mkschmidtphysics.blog/) and Prof. Michael J. Steel (https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/mike-steel) from the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at Macquarie University,
– A/Prof. Jarryd Pla from the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, at The University of New South Wales (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/jarryd-pla).
You will formally join the group led by Prof. Steel at MQ.

For more information, contact the project supervisor: Dr Mikolaj Schmidt at mikolaj.schmidt@mq.edu.au

This project would suit students with experience or interest in quantum optics, optomechanics, nano-optics, and numerical modelling.