This topic aims to explore phonon engineering of solid-state materials for

applications in quantum technologies. Solid-state materials like silicon,

silicon carbide, diamond, and a number of 2D materials have attracted

considerable interest within the quantum technology community, but quantum

technologies reliant on these materials often require cryogenic cooling to

maintain quantum coherence. For Air Force needs, cryogenic cooling severely

limits practical applications since the size, weight, and power requirements

are not amenable to air platforms. The objective of our lab is to understand

the phonon-induced dephasing dynamics in quantum systems and explore

strategies to engineer the phonon environment and mitigate dephasing of the

quantum system. Using both theory and modeling, as well as nanofabrication

of devices and characterization/testing, we hope to enable robust,

solid-state quantum technologies capable of being deployed in real-world

environments.

key words

phononics; quantum; metamaterials; phononic crystals; optomechanics; 2D materials; condensed matter; solid state; silicon carbide; thermal

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants