An OSU physicist has been granted a $539K NSF grant to further quantum technologies.
OSU Quantum Computing
Dr. Yingmei Liu, a professor in the physics department at Oklahoma State University (OSU), has been awarded a $539,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to lead the development of quantum-enhanced technology. This significant grant will be utilized for a three-year research project that aims to showcase the potent possibilities of OSU’s highly programmable quantum simulator.
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The applications of this technique in quantum information science (QIS) and quantum sensing will be the focus of Dr. Liu’s research. Dr. Liu will lead the research program, which is important because it increases the productivity of “the only Hubbard model quantum simulator research program in Oklahoma,” as Dr. Liu puts it.
Ten OSU physics students created and built the programmable quantum simulator, which is an essential component of the research. To model complicated quantum systems, the experimental setup makes use of ultracold sodium atoms in spinor Bose-Einstein condensates.
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Changing the Face of Science and Technology
Dr. Liu underlined the importance of quantum information science in contemporary society, pointing out that it has “revolutionized society in the past decade” and is the basis for a number of cutting-edge innovations. Quantum computers, secure quantum communication, and quantum-enhanced measurements are some of these technologies.
A crucial field of study with significant implications ranging from the creation of new materials to quantum information storage is the quantum simulation of many-body systems. The objectives of Dr. Liu’s research group are thought to be of fundamental interest for improving our knowledge of quantum physics as well as technological significance.
The initiative suggests atom-based quantum sensing, which Dr Liu says has many benefits, such as “high spatial sensitivity and greatly enhanced field sensitivity,” by fusing significant application-driven sensor research with contemporary quantum physics advancements.
The investigation of many novel phenomena in many-body systems is the main goal of the study agenda. Among them are:
- Breaking ergodicity.
- Novel spin dynamics in nonequilibrium.
- Scars of quantum nature.
In addition, the group will focus on producing large entanglement, which is considered a crucial resource required for quantum technologies.
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Wide-ranging and Instant Applications
There are numerous and accurate immediate uses for the sensor created by this study in a variety of industries. These useful applications include of:
- Looking for resources in the mineral world.
- Early diagnosis using non-invasive biomedical imaging.
- Archaeological site detection from space.
- Earthquake forecast.
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Dedicated to Education and Skill Development
In addition to financing the necessary lab work, the NSF award is designed to support important instructional programs. The merging of education and research is a fundamental aspect of the initiative.
Dr. Liu intends to engage graduate and undergraduate students in practical quantum research projects. Students are specifically prepared for future employment in science and technology through this practical experience.
The three main objectives of OSU’s quantum research initiatives, which include this NSF-funded study, are as follows:
- Constructing a strong and long-lasting educational pipeline that supports OSU’s land-grant pledges and objectives to improve STEM education in Oklahoma.
- Preparing the state and the country with a top-notch workforce.
- Developing quantum technology through scientific research and technical innovation.
Students interested in taking part in these quantum research projects at OSU who are engineering or physics majors are urged to get in touch with Dr. Yingmei Liu personally. The grant’s official National Science Foundation announcement is available online.
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