From Quantum Control to Quantum Simulation with Trapped Ions
Dr Michael Biercuk (University of Sydney)
SYSTEMS AND CONTROL SERIES Quantum TechnologyDATE: 2012-06-13
TIME: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
LOCATION: PSYC G6
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ABSTRACT:
Trapped ions are a versatile system for performing studies of phenomena related to quantum coherence. In this talk we will provide a broad overview of recent experiments studying high-fidelity quantum control, dynamical error suppression, quantum-enhanced metrology, and quantum simulation using Beryllium ion crystals in a Penning trap. In addition to experimental highlights - including the recent realization of tunable, engineered interactions in a 300+ qubit quantum simulator - we will introduce theoretical insights into the development of Quantum Firmware for large-scale quantum systems. This work looks to bring an engineering perspective to challenging problems in the development of useful quantum coherent technologies.
BIO:
Dr Biercuk is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at the University of Sydney and CI in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. He was awarded a BA in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001 and the PhD in Physics from Harvard University in 2005. Dr Biercuk is the recipient of numerous awards, holds a number of competitive research grants, and has research interests in a number of aspects of physics and quantum technology including quantum control.
