Light, Atoms, Ions, Electrons, Diamonds: Atomic and Quantum Optics

Welcome to the Atomic and Quantum Optics research group at the School of Physics, University of Melbourne.

Here, we study how light interacts with all sorts of quantum systems and ways we can tailor this interaction for useful purposes.

We have two main research directions:

• Quantum sensing with nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamond: nanoscale quantum sensing with diamond defects
• Ultracold atoms, ions and electrons: using techniques from laser cooling and trapping to generate beams of cold electrons and ions

Now led by DECRA Fellow Dr Alex Wood, we have ongoing collaborations with both academic and industrial partners:

NV-diamond quantum sensing

• Prof Andy Martin and Prof Lloyd Hollenberg (University of Melbourne)

Laser optimisation and frequency stabilisation

• Dr Lincoln Turner (Monash University)
• MOGlabs

To find information about our group, our research interests and our publications, please check out the Menu bar in the top right-hand corner.