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Quantum Control

Welcome to the Quantum Control group.

The research of the Quantum Control group explores new ways of using light to control atoms and molecules. By tailoring laser light fields in space and time, the momentum of the photon can be used to control the position (trapping), velocity (cooling), orientation, and quantum state, of the target species. Our interests fall broadly into three categories:

1. Spatially-tailored light beams for dipole-force manipulation
2. Stimulated scattering schemes for
   • coherent amplification of laser cooling
   • interferometric cooling
   • momentum state quantum computer
3. Coherent control exploiting quantum interference

Our research is both experimental and theoretical, and ranges from the stabilization and modulation of c.w. lasers and the design and analysis of resonant enhancement cavities to the quantum optics of coherent interactions and the optimization of quantum algorithms. Based in Southampton's Quantum, Light & Matter group, we have strong collaborations with researchers in St. Andrews and Imperial College, London, and we lead an international collaboration in Cavity-Mediated Molecular Cooling.

We have various PhD and post-doctoral openings, and welcome any interest from prospective candidates.